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Do not waste your wisdom on a fool,
    for he doesn’t care for anything you have to say.

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Saying 10

Do not speak to fools,
    for they will scorn your prudent words.(A)

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12 Develop a disciplined life.
    Be attentive so you can be well informed.

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Saying 12

12 Apply your heart to instruction(A)
    and your ears to words of knowledge.

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23 Invest in truth, sock it away!
    Never cash in wisdom, guidance, or insight.

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23 Buy the truth and do not sell it—
    wisdom, instruction and insight as well.(A)

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