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26 The righteous gives good advice to friends,[a]
    but the way of the wicked leads astray.
27 The lazy do not roast[b] their game,
    but the diligent obtain precious wealth.[c]
28 In the path of righteousness there is life,
    in walking its path there is no death.

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  1. Proverbs 12:26 Syr: Meaning of Heb uncertain
  2. Proverbs 12:27 Meaning of Heb uncertain
  3. Proverbs 12:27 Meaning of Heb uncertain

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