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19 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
    than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

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19 Better a poor man who lives with integrity(A)
than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.

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The foolishness of man subverts his way;
    his heart rages against Yahweh.

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A man’s own foolishness leads him astray,
yet his heart rages against the Lord.(A)

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10 Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool,
    much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

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10 Luxury is not appropriate for a fool(A)
how much less for a slave to rule over princes!(B)

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29 Penalties are prepared for scoffers,
    and beatings for the backs of fools.

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29 Judgments are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.(A)

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