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23 When poor people are able to plow, there is much food,
    but a person is swept away where there is no justice.
24 Whoever refuses to spank his son hates him,
    but whoever loves his son disciplines him from early on.
25 A righteous person eats to satisfy his appetite,
    but the bellies of wicked people are always empty.

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23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
    but injustice sweeps it away.

24 Whoever spares the rod(A) hates their children,
    but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline(B) them.(C)

25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content,
    but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.(D)

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