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Proverbs 21:25-26
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25 The (A)desire of the [a]lazy one puts him to death,
For his hands refuse to work;
26 All day long he [b]is craving,
While the righteous (B)gives and does not hold back.

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  1. Proverbs 21:25 Lit idle
  2. Proverbs 21:26 Lit desires desire
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Proverbs 21:25-26
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25 Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin,
    for their hands refuse to work.

26 Some people are always greedy for more,
    but the godly love to give!

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