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Do not let anger upset your spirit,
    for anger lodges in the bosom of a fool.

10 Do not say: How is it that former times were better than these? For it is not out of wisdom that you ask about this.

11 Wisdom is as good as an inheritance
    and profitable to those who see the sun.

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Do not be quickly provoked(A) in your spirit,
    for anger resides in the lap of fools.(B)

10 Do not say, “Why were the old days(C) better than these?”
    For it is not wise to ask such questions.

11 Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing(D)
    and benefits those who see the sun.(E)

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