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Righteous people have many valuable things in their homes.
    But the riches of wicked people bring trouble to them.
When wise people speak, they give knowledge,
    but the minds of fools have nothing to give.
When wicked people offer sacrifices to the Lord, he hates it.
    But he is pleased when good people pray to him.

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The house of the righteous contains great treasure,(A)
    but the income of the wicked brings ruin.(B)

The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(C)
    but the hearts of fools are not upright.

The Lord detests the sacrifice(D) of the wicked,(E)
    but the prayer of the upright pleases him.(F)

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