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Wisdom eludes mockers, though they seek it,
    but insight comes quickly to those with understanding.
Walk away from the company of fools,
    for you cannot find insight in their words.
It takes wisdom for the clever to understand the path they are on,
    but the fool is deceived by his own foolishness.

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The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,
    but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.(A)

Stay away from a fool,
    for you will not find knowledge on their lips.

The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways,(B)
    but the folly of fools is deception.(C)

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