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25 When the tempest passes, the wicked are no more;
    but the just are established forever.
26 As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes,
    are sluggards to those who send them.
27 Fear of the Lord prolongs life,
    but the years of the wicked are cut short.(A)

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25 When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone,
    but the righteous stand firm(A) forever.(B)

26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke(C) to the eyes,
    so are sluggards to those who send them.(D)

27 The fear of the Lord adds length to life,(E)
    but the years of the wicked are cut short.(F)

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