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Proverbs 26:3-5
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3 (A)A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
    and (B)a rod for the back of fools.
4 (C)Answer not a fool according to his folly,
    lest you be like him yourself.
5 (D)Answer a fool according to his folly,
    lest he be (E)wise in his own eyes.

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3 A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,(A)
    and a rod for the backs of fools!(B)
4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
    or you yourself will be just like him.(C)
5 Answer a fool according to his folly,
    or he will be wise in his own eyes.(D)

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