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17 A faithful person helps himself with good things,
    but a cruel person brings trouble on himself.
18 A wicked person gets riches that soon disappear.
    But someone who lives in a good way will surely receive good things.
19 If someone continues to do what is right, he will live.
    But if someone loves to do evil things, he will die.

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17 Those who are kind benefit themselves,
    but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.

18 A wicked person earns deceptive wages,
    but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.(A)

19 Truly the righteous attain life,(B)
    but whoever pursues evil finds death.(C)

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