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

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And I saw among the (A)simple,
And discerned among the [a]sons
A young man (B)lacking a heart of wisdom,

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  1. Proverbs 7:7 Or youths

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

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21 Folly is gladness to him who lacks a heart of wisdom,
But a man of discernment (A)walks straight.

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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 A man lacking a heart of wisdom (A)strikes his [a]hands in pledge
And becomes guarantor in the presence of his neighbor.

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  1. Proverbs 17:18 Lit palms