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Stay away from a fool,
    because you will not receive knowledge from his lips.
The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life,
    but the stupidity of fools misleads them.
Stubborn fools make fun of guilt,
    but there is forgiveness among decent people.

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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,(A)
    but the folly of fools is deception.(B)

Fools mock at making amends for sin,
    but goodwill is found among the upright.

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