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Great treasure is in the house of a righteous person,
    but trouble comes along with the income of a wicked person.
The lips of wise people spread knowledge,
    but a foolish attitude does not.

A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to Yahweh,
    but the prayers of decent people please 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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