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26 As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest,
    so honor is not seemly for a fool.
As the bird by flitting, as the swallow by flying,
    so the curse without cause will not alight.
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
    and a rod for the fool’s back.

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26 Like snow in summer or rain(A) in harvest,
    honor is not fitting for a fool.(B)
Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow,
    an undeserved curse does not come to rest.(C)
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,(D)
    and a rod for the backs of fools!(E)

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