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Proverbs 23:9-11
Contemporary English Version

–9–

9 Don't talk to fools—
    they will make fun of you.

–10–

10 Don't move a boundary marker[a]
or take the land
    that belongs to orphans.
11 God All-Powerful is there
    to defend them against you.

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  1. 23.10 marker: See the note at 22.28.
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Proverbs 23:9-11
New International Version

Saying 10

9 Do not speak to fools,
    for they will scorn your prudent words.(A)

Saying 11

10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone(B)
    or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
11 for their Defender(C) is strong;(D)
    he will take up their case against you.(E)

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