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Whoever sows wickedness reaps trouble,
    and the anger he uses for a weapon[a] will be destroyed.

Whoever is generous[b] will be blessed,
    for he shares his food with the poor.

10 Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too;[c]
    furthermore, quarrels[d] and discord will end.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:8 Lit. rod
  2. Proverbs 22:9 Lit. A good eye
  3. Proverbs 22:10 The Heb. lacks too
  4. Proverbs 22:10 Or litigation

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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