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A fool doesn’t like a father’s instruction,
    but those who heed correction are mature.
Great treasure is in the house of the righteous,
    but the gain of the wicked brings trouble.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
    but the hearts of fools have none.

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A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(A)

The house of the righteous contains great treasure,(B)
    but the income of the wicked brings ruin.(C)

The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(D)
    but the hearts of fools are not upright.

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