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14 If someone turns away from what is right,
    he will receive the punishment that he deserves.
But good people will receive the good things that they deserve.
15 A silly person will believe anything.
    But a careful person will think before he does anything.
16 A wise person is careful to keep away from trouble.
    But a fool is careless and he thinks that he is always right.

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14 The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways,(A)
    and the good rewarded for theirs.(B)

15 The simple believe anything,
    but the prudent give thought to their steps.(C)

16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,(D)
    but a fool(E) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

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