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Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) delivers from death.

The Lord will not allow the [uncompromisingly] righteous to famish, but He thwarts the desire of the wicked.(A)

He becomes poor who works with a slack and idle hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

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Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value,(A)
    but righteousness delivers from death.(B)

The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,(C)
    but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.(D)

Lazy hands make for poverty,(E)
    but diligent hands bring wealth.(F)

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