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21 Evil pursues sinners,
    but prosperity will reward the righteous.
22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
    but the wealth of a sinner is stored up for the righteous.
23 The fields of the poor may yield much food,
    but some are swept away because of injustice.

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21 Trouble pursues the sinner,(A)
    but the righteous(B) are rewarded with good things.(C)

22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
    but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.(D)

23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor,
    but injustice sweeps it away.

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