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12 The ear that hears,
the eye that sees—
the Lord made them both.
13 Do not love sleep or you will end up poor.
Keep your eyes open, and you will have plenty to eat.

14 “Bad! Bad!” says the buyer.
Then, as he goes away, he brags ⌞about his bargain⌟.

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12 Ears that hear and eyes that see—
    the Lord has made them both.(A)

13 Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;(B)
    stay awake and you will have food to spare.

14 “It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
    then goes off and boasts about the purchase.

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