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26 One who trusts in himself is a fool;
    but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
27 One who gives to the poor has no lack;
    but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves;
    but when they perish, the righteous thrive.

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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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