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27 He who gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes [from their want] will have many a curse.(A)

28 When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves; but when they perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become many.(B)

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27 Those who give to the poor will lack nothing,(A)
    but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.(B)

28 When the wicked rise to power, people go into hiding;(C)
    but when the wicked perish, the righteous thrive.

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