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Proverbs 26:9-11
Modern English Version

9 As a thorn goes into the hand of a drunkard,
    so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
10 The great God who formed all things
    rewards the fool and rewards the transgressor.
11 As a dog returns to its vomit,
    so a fool returns to his folly.

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Proverbs 26:9-11
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9 Like a thornbush in a drunkard’s hand
    is a proverb in the mouth of a fool.(A)
10 Like an archer who wounds at random
    is one who hires a fool or any passer-by.
11 As a dog returns to its vomit,(B)
    so fools repeat their folly.(C)

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