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The wealthy rule over the poor,
    and anyone who borrows is a slave to the lender.

Whoever sows wickedness reaps trouble,
    and the anger he uses for a weapon[a] will be destroyed.

Whoever is generous[b] will be blessed,
    for he shares his food with the poor.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:8 Lit. rod
  2. Proverbs 22:9 Lit. A good eye