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Anger kills the fool,
    and jealousy slays the stupid.
I have seen a fool succeed,
    but I cursed his home immediately.
His children are far from safety
    and are crushed in court with no defense.

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Resentment(A) kills a fool,
    and envy slays the simple.(B)
I myself have seen(C) a fool taking root,(D)
    but suddenly(E) his house was cursed.(F)
His children(G) are far from safety,(H)
    crushed in court(I) without a defender.(J)

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