The one who sows injustice will reap disaster,(A)
and the rod of his fury will be destroyed.

A generous person[a] will be blessed,(B)
for he shares his food with the poor.(C)

10 Drive out a mocker,(D) and conflict goes too;
then quarreling and dishonor will cease.(E)

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  1. 22:9 Lit Good of eye

Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,(A)
    and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.(B)

The generous will themselves be blessed,(C)
    for they share their food with the poor.(D)

10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
    quarrels and insults are ended.(E)

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He that soweth iniquity shall reap vanity: and the rod of his anger shall fail.

He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.

10 Cast out the scorner, and contention shall go out; yea, strife and reproach shall cease.

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