27 The one who profits dishonestly(A) troubles his household,
but the one who hates bribes will live.(B)

28 The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,(C)
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.(D)

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,(E)
but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(F)

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27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
    but the one who hates bribes will live.(A)

28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,(B)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.(C)

29 The Lord is far from the wicked,
    but he hears the prayer of the righteous.(D)

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