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Proverbs 14:20-22
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20 The poor is disliked even by his neighbor,
    but the rich has many friends.
21 He who despises his neighbor is a sinner,
    but happy is he who is kind to the poor.
22 Do they not err that devise evil?
    Those who devise good meet loyalty and faithfulness.

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Proverbs 14:20-22
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20 The poor are shunned even by their neighbors,
    but the rich have many friends.(A)

21 It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor,(B)
    but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.(C)

22 Do not those who plot evil go astray?(D)
    But those who plan what is good find[a] love and faithfulness.

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