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Good things and bad, life and death, poverty and wealth come from the Lord.
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The Lord's gift remains with the godly, and his favor will always bring success.
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Some become rich from diligence and greed, and this is part of their reward: will come
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When they say, "I've found rest, and now I'll eat of my good things," they don't know when the time when they will leave these things to others and die.
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Stand by your agreement, devote attention to accomplishing it, and grow old in your work.
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Don't be amazed at the works of sinners, but trust in the Lord and continue your work, because it is easy in God's sight to make the poor person quickly and suddenly rich.
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The Lord's blessing is part of the godly person's wages, and God's good pleasure causes a person to flourish very quickly.
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Don't say, "What do I need? What good things will be mine from now on?"
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Don't say, "I have enough. What harm can come upon me from now on?"