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Those who walk uprightly fear the Lord,
    but one who is devious in conduct despises him.
The talk of fools is a rod for their backs,[a]
    but the lips of the wise preserve them.
Where there are no oxen, there is no grain;
    abundant crops come by the strength of the ox.

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  1. Proverbs 14:3 Cn: Heb a rod of pride

Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,(A)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.(B)

Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
    but from the strength of an ox(C) come abundant harvests.

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