23 For I dreaded destruction from God,
    and for fear of his splendour I could not do such things.

24 ‘If I have put my trust in gold
    or said to pure gold, “You are my security,”
25 if I have rejoiced over my great wealth,
    the fortune my hands had gained,

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23 For I dreaded destruction from God,(A)
    and for fear of his splendor(B) I could not do such things.(C)

24 “If I have put my trust in gold(D)
    or said to pure gold, ‘You are my security,’(E)
25 if I have rejoiced over my great wealth,(F)
    the fortune my hands had gained,(G)

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