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25 A lazy man’s craving will kill him,
    because his hands refuse to work —
26 he covets greedily all day long;
    but a righteous person gives without holding back.

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
    how much more when he brings it with vile motives.

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25 The craving of a sluggard will be the death of him,(A)
    because his hands refuse to work.
26 All day long he craves for more,
    but the righteous(B) give without sparing.(C)

27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable(D)
    how much more so when brought with evil intent!(E)

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