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14 ¶ It is bad, it is bad, the buyer says; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.

15 ¶ There is gold and a multitude of precious stones, but the lips of wisdom are a precious vessel.

16 ¶ Take his garment that is surety for a stranger, and take a pledge of him that is surety for a strange woman.

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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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