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Proverbs 9:15-17
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15 To call to those who pass by,
Who go straight on their way:
16 “Whoever(A) is [a]simple, let him turn in here”;
And as for him who lacks understanding, she says to him,
17 “Stolen(B) water is sweet,
And bread eaten in secret is pleasant.”

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  1. Proverbs 9:16 naive
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Proverbs 9:15-17
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15 calling out(A) to those who pass by,
    who go straight on their way,
16     “Let all who are simple come to my house!”
To those who have no sense(B) she says,
17     “Stolen water is sweet;
    food eaten in secret is delicious!(C)”

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