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15 There is gold, and abundance of costly stones;
    but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16 Take a man’s garment when he has given surety for a stranger,
    and hold him in pledge when he gives surety for foreigners.
17 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,
    but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.

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15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
    but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

16 Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
    hold it in pledge(A) if it is done for an outsider.(B)

17 Food gained by fraud tastes sweet,(C)
    but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.(D)

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