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24 Whoever steals from his father or mother
    but claims, “It’s no sin,”
        is a companion to someone who demolishes.

25 An arrogant[a] man stirs up dissension,
    but anyone who trusts in the Lord prospers.

26 Whoever trusts in himself is foolish,
    but whoever lives wisely will be kept safe.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 28:25 Or greedy

24 Whoever robs their father or mother(A)
    and says, “It’s not wrong,”
    is partner to one who destroys.(B)

25 The greedy stir up conflict,(C)
    but those who trust in the Lord(D) will prosper.

26 Those who trust in themselves are fools,(E)
    but those who walk in wisdom are kept safe.(F)

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