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15 There is gold, and an abundance of pearls;
But the lips of knowledge are a more precious vessel.
16 Take his garment when he becomes a guarantor for a stranger;
And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.
17 (A)Bread obtained by lying is sweet to a man,
But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

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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)

17 Food gained by fraud tastes sweet,(C)
    but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.(D)

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