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18 Where there is no vision, the people perish;
    but happy is he who keeps the teaching.

19 A servant will not be corrected by words,
    for though he understands he will not answer.

20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
    There is more hope for a fool than for him.

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18 Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint;
    but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction.(A)

19 Servants cannot be corrected by mere words;
    though they understand, they will not respond.

20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
    There is more hope for a fool than for them.(B)

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