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Proverbs 14:8 (Listen)

8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,

but the folly of fools is deceiving.

15 zThe simple believes everything,

but the prudent gives thought to his steps.

18 The simple inherit folly,

but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

5 kA fool ldespises his father's instruction,

but mwhoever heeds reproof is prudent.

3 sThe prudent sees danger and hides himself,

but the simple go on and suffer for it.

12 nThe prudent sees danger and hides himself,

but othe simple go on and suffer for it.

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