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- Death and Destruction are never satisfied, and neither are the eyes of man.
- The crucible for silver and the furnace for gold, but man is tested by the praise he receives.
- Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding him like grain with a pestle, you will not remove his folly from him.
- Be sure you know the condition of your flocks, give careful attention to your herds;
- for riches do not endure forever, and a crown is not secure for all generations.
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- Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied.
- The crucible is for silver and the furnace for gold, And each is tested by the praise accorded him.
- Though you pound a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with crushed grain, Yet his foolishness will not depart from him.
- Know well the condition of your flocks, And pay attention to your herds;
- For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations.
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- When the hay is removed and new growth appears and the grass from the hills is gathered in,
- the lambs will provide you with clothing, and the goats with the price of a field.
- You will have plenty of goats' milk to feed you and your family and to nourish your servant girls.
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- When the grass disappears, the new growth is seen, And the herbs of the mountains are gathered in,
- The lambs will be for your clothing, And the goats will bring the price of a field,
- And there will be goats' milk enough for your food, For the food of your household, And sustenance for your maidens.
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