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22 Though thou shouldest grind a fool in the makhtesh (mortar) among grain with the pestle, yet will not his folly be removed from him.

23 Be thou diligent to know the condition of thy tzon, and look well to thy adarim (flocks).

24 For riches are not l’olam (forever); and doth the nezer (crown) endure dor vador?

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22 Though you grind a fool in a mortar,
    grinding them like grain with a pestle,
    you will not remove their folly from them.

23 Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,(A)
    give careful attention to your herds;
24 for riches do not endure forever,(B)
    and a crown is not secure for all generations.

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