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16 A wise man fears and departs from evil,
    but the fool rages and is self-confident.

17 He who is quick-tempered deals foolishly,
    and a man of wicked devices is hated.

18 The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

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16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil,(A)
    but a fool(B) is hotheaded and yet feels secure.

17 A quick-tempered person(C) does foolish things,(D)
    and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.(E)

18 The simple inherit folly,
    but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.

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