“Hear my words, you wise men,
    and give ear to me, you who know;
for (A)the ear tests words
    as the palate tastes food.
Let us choose (B)what is right;
    let us know among ourselves what is good.

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“Hear my words, you wise men;
    listen to me,(A) you men of learning.
For the ear tests words
    as the tongue tastes food.(B)
Let us discern for ourselves what is right;(C)
    let us learn together what is good.(D)

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“Hear my words, you wise men,
And listen to me, you who understand.
For (A)the ear tests words
As the palate tastes food.
Let us choose for ourselves what is right;
Let us understand among ourselves what is good.

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“Hear my words, you wise men;
Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.
(A)For the ear tests words
As the palate tastes food.
Let us choose justice for ourselves;
Let us know among ourselves what is good.

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