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Where there are no oxen, there is no[a] grain;
    but abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.
A faithful witness does not lie,
    but a false witness breathes out lies.
A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain,
    but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.

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  1. Proverbs 14:4 Cn: Heb a manger of

Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
    but from the strength of an ox(A) come abundant harvests.

An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.(B)

The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.(C)

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