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Ecclesiastes 10:12
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12 Words spoken by the wise bring them favor,
    but the lips of fools consume them.(A)

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Sirach 20:13
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13 The wise make themselves beloved by only few words,[a]
    but the courtesies of fools are wasted.(A)

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  1. 20.13 Heb: Gk by words
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Sirach 22:15
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15 Sand, salt, and a piece of iron
    are easier to bear than a stupid person.(A)

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