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25 The craving of the lazy person is fatal,
    for lazy hands refuse to labour.
26 All day long the wicked covet,[a]
    but the righteous give and do not hold back.
27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination;
    how much more when brought with evil intent.

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  1. Proverbs 21:26 Gk: Heb all day long one covets covetously

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