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26 A man is a fool to trust himself! But those who use God’s wisdom are safe.

27 If you give to the poor, your needs will be supplied! But a curse upon those who close their eyes to poverty.

28 When the wicked prosper, good men go away; when the wicked meet disaster, good men return.

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26 Those who trust in themselves are fools,(A)
    but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.(B)

27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,(C)
    but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.(D)

28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;(E)
    but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

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