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Proverbs 23:9-11
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9 (A)Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
For he will despise the wisdom of your words.

10 Do not remove the ancient [a]landmark,
Nor enter the fields of the fatherless;
11 (B)For their Redeemer is mighty;
He will plead their cause against you.

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  1. Proverbs 23:10 boundary
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Proverbs 23:9-11
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9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
    for he will despise the good sense of your words.
10 (A)Do not move an ancient landmark
    or enter the fields of the fatherless,
11 for their (B)Redeemer is strong;
    he will (C)plead their cause against you.

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Proverbs 23:9-11
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9 (A)Do not speak [a]to be heard by a fool,
For he will (B)despise the wisdom of your words.

10 Do not move the ancient boundary
Or (C)go into the fields of the fatherless,
11 For their (D)Redeemer is strong;
(E)He will plead their case against you.

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  1. Proverbs 23:9 Lit in the ears of a
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