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25 The Lord destroys the homes of proud men.
    But he keeps the land of widows safe.
26 The Lord hates the thoughts of wicked people.
    But kind words please him.
27 Anyone who cheats people to become rich
    will cause trouble for his family.
But anyone who refuses to accept bribes
    will live safely.

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25 The Lord tears down the house of the proud,(A)
    but he sets the widow’s boundary stones in place.(B)

26 The Lord detests the thoughts(C) of the wicked,(D)
    but gracious words are pure(E) in his sight.

27 The greedy bring ruin to their households,
    but the one who hates bribes will live.(F)

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