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11 Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, so I may answer him who puts me to shame.

12 A wise man sees sin and hides himself, but the fool goes on and suffers for it.

13 Take the man’s coat who has given himself as trust for what a stranger owes. And hold him to his promise who has given it as trust for a sinful woman.

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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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