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24 The partner of a thief (A)hates his own life;
    (B)he hears the curse, but discloses nothing.
25 (C)The fear of man lays a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
26 Many (D)seek the face of a ruler,
    but it is from the Lord that a man (E)gets justice.

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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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