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Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity,
    but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.

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The plans of the diligent end up in profit,
    but those who hurry end up with loss.

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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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25 The desires of the lazy will kill them,
    because their hands refuse to do anything.
26 The lazy desire things constantly,
    but the righteous give without holding back.

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