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24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul:
he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare:
but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler’s favour;
but every man’s judgment cometh from the Lord.

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24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
    they are put under oath and dare not testify.(A)

25 Fear(B) of man will prove to be a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord(C) is kept safe.(D)

26 Many seek an audience with a ruler,(E)
    but it is from the Lord that one gets justice.(F)

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24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: he heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.

25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord.

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