27 He who (A)profits illicitly troubles his own house,
But he who (B)hates bribes will live.
28 The heart of the righteous (C)ponders how to answer,
But the (D)mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

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

28 The heart of the righteous weighs its answers,(B)
    but the mouth of the wicked gushes evil.(C)

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