Proverbs 12:27-28

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²⁷A slothful man will not catch his prey,^[a]
but the diligent man will get precious wealth.^[b]
²⁸In the path of righteousness is life,
but the way of error leads to death.^[c]

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Proverbs 12:27 Cn Compare Gk Syr: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain
Proverbs 12:27 Cn: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain
Proverbs 12:28 Cn: The meaning of the Hebrew is uncertain

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