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17     Blessed is the land whose king is of noble heritage
        and whose princes know when to feast,
    Who discipline themselves with strength and avoid drunkenness.
18     The roof sags over the head of lazybones;
        the house leaks because of idle hands.
19     Feasts are happy occasions;
        wine brings joy to life;
        money is the answer for everything.

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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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