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25 But as for people who rebuke the wicked;[a]
    a good blessing will fall upon them.

26 A kiss on the lips—
    that’s what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.[b]

27 First do your outside work,
    preparing your land for yourself.
        After that, build your house.

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  1. Proverbs 24:25 The Heb. lacks the wicked
  2. Proverbs 24:26 The Heb. lacks deserves

25 But it will go well with those who convict the guilty,
    and rich blessing will come on them.

26 An honest answer
    is like a kiss on the lips.

27 Put your outdoor work in order
    and get your fields ready;
    after that, build your house.

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