26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,(A)
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.

27 The fear of the Lord prolongs life,[a](B)
but the years of the wicked are cut short.(C)

28 The hope of the righteous is joy,(D)
but the expectation of the wicked will perish.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 10:27 Lit Lord adds to days

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