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14 When somebody is buying something, he says, ‘It is worth nothing!’
    But later he boasts about the cheap price!
15 Words that help you to learn things are very valuable.
    They are more valuable than gold or jewels.
16 If someone promises to pay the debts of a stranger,
    take his coat as a guarantee that he will pay.

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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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