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26 The people curse him who holds back grain,
    but a blessing is on the head of him who sells it.
27 He who diligently seeks good seeks favor,
    but evil comes to him who searches for it.
28 He who trusts in his riches will wither,[a]
    but the righteous will flourish like a green leaf.

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  1. Proverbs 11:28 Cn: Heb fall

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