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27 He that giveth to the poor, shall not want: he that despiseth his entreaty, shall suffer indigence.

28 When the wicked rise up, men shall hide themselves: when they perish, the lust shall be multiplied.

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

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

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