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15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies:
    but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger:
    and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

17 Bread of deceit is sweet to a man;
    but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

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15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
    but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
    hold it in pledge(A) if it is done for an outsider.(B)

17 Food gained by fraud tastes sweet,(C)
    but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.(D)

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