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16 A man who wanders out of the way of understanding shall abide in the congregation of the spirits (of the dead).

17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich.

18 The wicked become a ransom for the [uncompromisingly] righteous, and the treacherous for the upright [because the wicked themselves fall into the traps and pits they have dug for the good].

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16 Whoever strays from the path of prudence
    comes to rest in the company of the dead.(A)

17 Whoever loves pleasure will become poor;
    whoever loves wine and olive oil will never be rich.(B)

18 The wicked become a ransom(C) for the righteous,
    and the unfaithful for the upright.

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