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26 He who trusts in his own mind is a fool;
    but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
27 He who gives to the poor will not want,
    but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves,
    but when they perish, the righteous increase.

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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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