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25 The house of the proud the Lord will demolish,
    but he will protect the widow’s boundary line.
26 To the Lord evil plans are detestable,
    but pleasant words are pure.

27 Those who are greedy for unjust gain bring trouble into their homes,
    but the person who hates bribes will live.

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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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