Surely vexation kills the fool,
    and jealousy slays the simple.
(A)I have seen the fool taking root,
    but suddenly I cursed his dwelling.
His children are (B)far from safety;
    they are crushed in (C)the gate,
    and there is no one to deliver them.

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