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16 ¶ The wise man fears and departs from evil, but the fool rages and is confident.

17 He that is soon angry shall deal foolishly, and the man of wicked devices shall be hated.

18 ¶ The simple shall inherit folly, but the prudent shall be crowned with wisdom.

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16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,(A)
    but a fool(B) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

17 A quick-tempered person(C) does foolish things,(D)
    and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.(E)

18 The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

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