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Proverbs 17:25-28
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25 A rebellious son is a grief to his father and a bitter blow to his mother.

26 How shortsighted to fine the godly for being good! And to punish nobles for being honest!

27-28 The man of few words and settled mind is wise; therefore, even a fool is thought to be wise when he is silent. It pays him to keep his mouth shut.

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Proverbs 17:25-27
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25 A foolish son brings grief to his father
    and bitterness to the mother who bore him.(A)

26 If imposing a fine on the innocent is not good,(B)
    surely to flog honest officials is not right.

27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,(C)
    and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.(D)

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