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Whoever sows wickedness reaps trouble,
    and the anger he uses for a weapon[a] will be destroyed.

Whoever is generous[b] will be blessed,
    for he shares his food with the poor.

10 Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too;[c]
    furthermore, quarrels[d] and discord will end.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:8 Lit. rod
  2. Proverbs 22:9 Lit. A good eye
  3. Proverbs 22:10 The Heb. lacks too
  4. Proverbs 22:10 Or litigation