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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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