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The one who walks uprightly fears Adonai,
but one devious in his ways despises Him.
In the mouth of a fool is a rod for his back,
but the lips of the wise protect them.

Where there are no oxen, the stalls are clean,
but from the strength of the ox comes an abundant harvest.

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Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,(A)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.(B)

Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
    but from the strength of an ox(C) come abundant harvests.

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