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26 Those who trust in themselves are fools,
    but those who walk in wisdom are safe.
27 Those who give to the poor have no lack,(A)
    but those who avert their eyes, many curses.
28 When the wicked prevail, people hide;
    but at their fall the just abound.(B)

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26 Those who trust in themselves are fools,(A)
    but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.(B)

27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,(C)
    but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.(D)

28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;(E)
    but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

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