Resentment(A) kills a fool,
    and envy slays the simple.(B)
I myself have seen(C) a fool taking root,(D)
    but suddenly(E) his house was cursed.(F)
His children(G) are far from safety,(H)
    crushed in court(I) without a defender.(J)
The hungry consume his harvest,(K)
    taking it even from among thorns,
    and the thirsty pant after his wealth.

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