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When fools boast, they bring punishment on themselves.
    But the words of wise people keep them safe.
When a farmer has no oxen to plough his fields,
    he does not have to feed them.
But he needs strong oxen to grow plenty of crops.
A faithful person will not tell lies in court.
    But someone who says false things, always deceives.

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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.

An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.(D)

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