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25 ¶ The desire of the slothful kills him; for his hands refuse to labour.

26 There is one who covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and keeps on giving.

27 ¶ The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination; how much more, when he brings it with lewdness?

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25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him,(A)
    because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he craves for more,
    but the righteous(B) give without sparing.(C)

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable(D)
    how much more so when brought with evil intent!(E)

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