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20 The yayin is a mocker, strong drink a brawler; and whosoever is seduced to be led astray thereby is not wise.

The wrath of a melech is as the roaring of a lion; he who provoketh him to anger sinneth against his own nefesh.

It is kavod for an ish to cease from strife, but any fool can start a quarrel.

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20 Wine(A) is a mocker(B) and beer a brawler;
    whoever is led astray(C) by them is not wise.(D)

A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;(E)
    those who anger him forfeit their lives.(F)

It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
    but every fool(G) is quick to quarrel.(H)

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