25 The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work. 26 All day long he covets more, but the righteous give without restraint. 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable— how much more so when brought with ill intent!
Proverbs 21:25–27
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Proverbs 21:9–11
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Job 20:19–21
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Proverbs 13:3–5
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Proverbs 13:24–25
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Proverbs 12:11–13
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