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Proverbs 14:16-18
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16 The wise are cautious and stay far from evil,
    but fools are hotheaded and careless.
17 Quick-tempered people make fools of themselves,
    and evil schemers make many enemies.
18 The naive are heirs to foolishness,
    but the clever are honored with insight.

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Proverbs 14:16-18
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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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