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23 The fallow ground of the poor yields much food,
    but it is swept away through injustice.
24 He who spares the rod hates his son,
    but he who loves him is diligent to discipline him.
25 The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,
    but the belly of the wicked suffers want.

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