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In the peh (mouth) of the fool is a rod of ga’avah (pride), but the sfatayim (lips) of the chachamim shall be shomer over them and preserve them.

Where no oxen are, the evus (feeding trough) is clean, but much increase is by the ko’ach of the shor (ox).

An ed emunim will not lie, but an ed sheker will utter lies.

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A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,(A)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.(B)

Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
    but from the strength of an ox(C) come abundant harvests.

An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.(D)

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