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Proverbs 22:7-9
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7 The poor are ruled by the rich,
and those who borrow
    are slaves of moneylenders.
8 Troublemakers get in trouble,
and their terrible anger
    will get them nowhere.

9 The Lord blesses everyone
who freely gives food
    to the poor.

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Proverbs 22:7-9
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7 The rich rule over the poor,
    and the borrower is slave to the lender.

8 Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,(A)
    and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.(B)

9 The generous will themselves be blessed,(C)
    for they share their food with the poor.(D)

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