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19 When calamity comes, they will escape with their dignity.
    When famine invades the nations, they will be fed to their fill.

20 But immoral ones will find their lives cut short;
    they’ll vanish as quickly as wildflowers in the fields.
Yes, enemies of the Eternal will vanish
    like smoke into the cool night air.

21 Evil people borrow and never repay their debts,
    while the good give generously from their hearts.

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19 In times of disaster they will not wither;
    in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.

20 But the wicked will perish:(A)
    Though the Lord’s enemies are like the flowers of the field,
    they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke.(B)

21 The wicked borrow and do not repay,
    but the righteous give generously;(C)

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