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Put no faith in a friend,
    do not trust a companion;
With her who lies in your embrace
    watch what you say.(A)
For the son belittles his father,
    the daughter rises up against her mother,
The daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law,
    and your enemies are members of your household.(B)

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Do not trust a neighbor;
    put no confidence in a friend.(A)
Even with the woman who lies in your embrace
    guard the words of your lips.
For a son dishonors his father,
    a daughter rises up against her mother,(B)
a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
    a man’s enemies are the members of his own household.(C)

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