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11 ¶ The fool gives full rein to his spirit, but the wise man in the end will bring it into rest.

12 ¶ Of the ruler who hearkens unto the lying word, all his ministers are evil.

13 ¶ The poor and the usurer meet together; the LORD lightens both their eyes.

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11 Fools give full vent to their rage,(A)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.(B)

12 If a ruler(C) listens to lies,
    all his officials become wicked.(D)

13 The poor and the oppressor have this in common:
    The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both.(E)

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