27 The one who gives to the poor
will not be in need,
but one who turns his eyes away[a]
will receive many curses.(A)

28 When the wicked come to power,
people hide,
but when they are destroyed,
the righteous flourish.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. 28:27 Lit who shuts his eyes

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