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A prudent man foresees the evil and hides himself,
    but the simple pass on and are punished.

By humility and the fear of the Lord
    are riches, and honor, and life.

Thorns and snares are in the way of the perverse;
    he who guards his soul will be far from them.

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The prudent see danger and take refuge,(A)
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(B)

Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor(C) and life.(D)

In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,(E)
    but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

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