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25 The fear of others will prove to be a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord is secure.
26 Many seek the favor of a ruler,
    but it is the Lord who administers justice.
27 A sinful man is abhorrent to the upright,
    and one who leads a holy life is hated by the wicked.

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

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

27 The righteous detest the dishonest;
    the wicked detest the upright.(F)

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