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21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.(A)

22 The Lord’s blessing enriches,(B)
and he adds no painful effort to it.[a](C)

23 As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,(D)
so wisdom is for a person of understanding.

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  1. 10:22 Or and painful effort adds nothing to it

21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.(A)

22 The blessing of the Lord(B) brings wealth,(C)
    without painful toil for it.(D)

23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,(E)
    but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

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