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23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

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23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,(A)
    but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

24 What the wicked dread(B) will overtake them;(C)
    what the righteous desire will be granted.(D)

25 When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone,
    but the righteous stand firm(E) forever.(F)

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