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14 The perverse get what their ways deserve,
    and the good, what their deeds deserve.[a]
15 The simple believe everything,
    but the clever consider their steps.
16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
    but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.

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  1. Proverbs 14:14 Cn: Heb from upon him

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