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17 But a nation will prosper
    when its ruler is mature,
and its leaders
    don't party too much.
18 Some people are too lazy
to fix a leaky roof—
    then the house collapses.
19 Eating and drinking
    make you feel happy,
and money can buy
    everything you need.

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17 Blessed is the land whose king is of noble birth
    and whose princes eat at a proper time—
    for strength and not for drunkenness.(A)

18 Through laziness, the rafters sag;
    because of idle hands, the house leaks.(B)

19 A feast is made for laughter,
    wine(C) makes life merry,
    and money is the answer for everything.

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