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26 The people curse him who holds back grain,
    but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.
27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor,
    but evil comes to him who searches for it.
28 He who trusts in his riches will wither,[a]
    but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

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  1. Proverbs 11:28 Cn: Heb fall

26 People curse the one who hoards grain,
    but they pray God’s blessing on the one who is willing to sell.

27 Whoever seeks good finds favor,
    but evil comes to one who searches for it.(A)

28 Those who trust in their riches will fall,(B)
    but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.(C)

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