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21 The lips of a righteous person feed many,
    but stubborn fools die because they have no sense.

22 It is Yahweh’s blessing that makes a person rich,
    and hard work adds nothing to it.
23 Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan,
    so is wisdom to a person who has understanding.

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21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.(A)

22 The blessing of the Lord(B) brings wealth,(C)
    without painful toil for it.(D)

23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,(E)
    but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

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