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18 He who walks in integrity will be delivered,
    but he who is perverse in his ways will fall into a pit.[a]
19 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread,
    but he who follows worthless pursuits will have plenty of poverty.
20 A faithful man will abound with blessings,
    but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.

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  1. Proverbs 28:18 Syr: Heb in one

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