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¶ The scorner sought wisdom and found it not, but wisdom comes easy unto him that understands.

¶ Go from the presence of the foolish man when thou dost not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

¶ The wisdom of the sane is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.

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The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.(A)

Stay away from a fool,
    for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,(B)
    but the folly of fools is deception.(C)

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