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11 
My son, be wise, and make my heart glad,
That I may reply to him who reproaches (reprimands, criticizes) me.(A)
12 
A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it,
But the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].(B)
13 
[The judge tells the creditor,] “Take the garment of one who is surety (guarantees a loan) for a stranger;
And hold him in pledge when he is surety for an immoral woman [for it is unlikely the debt will be repaid].”(C)

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11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart;(A)
    then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.(B)

12 The prudent see danger and take refuge,
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(C)

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

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