26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So is the lazy man to those who send him.

27 (A)The fear of the Lord prolongs days,
But (B)the years of the wicked will be shortened.
28 The hope of the righteous will be gladness,
But the (C)expectation of the wicked will perish.

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

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

28 The prospect of the righteous is joy,
    but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.(E)

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