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21 Disaster pursues the sinful,
    but good will reward the righteous.

22 A good person leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren,
    but the wealth of the wicked is reserved for the righteous.
23 The field of the poor may produce much food,
    but it can be swept away through 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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