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Proverbs 13:19-25

19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.

19 A longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.

20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.

20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.

21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.

21 Trouble pursues the sinner, but the righteous are rewarded with good things.

22 A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.

22 A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

23 Much food is in the tillage of the poor: but there is that is destroyed for want of judgment.

23 An unplowed field produces food for the poor, but injustice sweeps it away.

24 He that spareth his rod hateth his son: but he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes.

24 Whoever spares the rod hates their children, but the one who loves their children is careful to discipline them.

25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want.

25 The righteous eat to their hearts’ content, but the stomach of the wicked goes hungry.

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