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17 Happy are you, land, when your king is well-born,
and your princes eat at the proper time,
in order to stay strong, not to get drunk!
18 When the owner is lazy, the roof sags;
when hands are idle, the house leaks.
19 Parties are made for having a good time,
wine adds cheer to life,
and money has an answer for everything.

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17 Blessed is the land whose king is of noble birth
    and whose princes eat at a proper time—
    for strength and not for drunkenness.(A)

18 Through laziness, the rafters sag;
    because of idle hands, the house leaks.(B)

19 A feast is made for laughter,
    wine(C) makes life merry,
    and money is the answer for everything.

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