Proverbs 23:9-17
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9 Speak not in the ears of a fool: for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
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10 Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
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11 For their redeemer is mighty; he shall plead their cause with thee.
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12 Apply thine heart unto instruction, and thine ears to the words of knowledge.
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13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.
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14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.
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15 My son, if thine heart be wise, my heart shall rejoice, even mine.
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16 Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things.
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17 Let not thine heart envy sinners: but be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long.