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14 The buyer says, “Bad, bad,”
    but then goes away and brags.
15 Much gold and many pearls exist,
    but wise speech is the most precious jewel.
16 Take the garment of the person who secures a loan for a stranger;
    take his pledge for a foreigner.

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

15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
    but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
    hold it in pledge(A) if it is done for an outsider.(B)

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