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A prudent man foreseeth the ra’ah, and hideth himself, but the naïve trudge on, and are punished.

By anavah (humility) and the Yirat Hashem are osher, and kavod, and chayyim.

Thorns and pachim (snares) are in the derech of the crooked; he that is shomer over his nefesh shall be far from them.

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The prudent see danger and take refuge,(A)
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(B)

Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor(C) and life.(D)

In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,(E)
    but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

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