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I saw some naive young men,
    and one in particular who lacked common sense.

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I looked among the naive young men
    and noticed among the youth, one who had no sense.

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I saw among the simple,
    I noticed among the young men,
    a youth who had no sense.(A)

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And beheld among the simple ones, I discerned among the youths, a young man void of understanding,

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21 Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense;
    a sensible person stays on the right path.

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21 Folly is joy to those who lack sense,
    but those with understanding walk straight ahead.

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21 Folly brings joy to one who has no sense,(A)
    but whoever has understanding keeps a straight course.

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21 Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.

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18 It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt
    or put up security for a friend.

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18 One with no sense shakes hands on a deal,
    securing a loan for a friend.

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18 One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge
    and puts up security for a neighbor.(A)

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18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

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