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- Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
- Do not move the ancient boundary Or go into the fields of the fatherless,
- For their Redeemer is strong; He will plead their case against you.
- Apply your heart to discipline And your ears to words of knowledge.
- Do not hold back discipline from the child, Although you strike him with the rod, he will not die.
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- Do not speak to a fool, for he will scorn the wisdom of your words.
- Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
- for their Defender is strong; he will take up their case against you.
- Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.
- Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
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- You shall strike him with the rod And rescue his soul from Sheol.
- My son, if your heart is wise, My own heart also will be glad;
- And my inmost being will rejoice When your lips speak what is right.
- Do not let your heart envy sinners, But live in the fear of the LORD always.
- Surely there is a future, And your hope will not be cut off.
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- Punish him with the rod and save his soul from death.
- My son, if your heart is wise, then my heart will be glad;
- my inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.
- Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the LORD.
- There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.
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