13 Eat honey,(A) my son, for it is good,
and the honeycomb is sweet to your palate;(B)
14 realize that wisdom is the same for you.(C)
If you find it, you will have a future,
and your hope will never fade.(D)

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13 My child, eat honey, for it is good.
    The honeycomb is sweet in your mouth.
14 Know that wisdom is like that for your whole being.
    If you find it, there is a future.
    Your hope won’t be cut off.

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16 A leader who lacks understanding
is very oppressive,
but one who hates dishonest profit
prolongs his life.(A)

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16 A prince without understanding is a cruel oppressor,
    but one who hates unjust gain will live long.

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