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14 The mouth of a strange woman is a deep pit: he whom the Lord is angry with, shall fall into it.

15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, and the rod of correction shall drive it away.

16 He that oppresseth the poor, to increase his own riches, shall himself give to one that is richer, and shall be in need.

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14 The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit;(A)
    a man who is under the Lord’s wrath falls into it.(B)

15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,
    but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.(C)

16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
    and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

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