11 My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
(A)That I may answer him who reproaches me.

12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself;
The simple pass on and are (B)punished.

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11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart;(A)
    then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.(B)

12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(C)

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