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These also are ^(C1)sayings of the wise: To ^(F1)(C2)show partiality in judgment is not good.

One ^(C1)who says to the wicked, "You are righteous," ^(C2)Peoples will curse him, nations will scold him;

But ^(C1)for those who rebuke the wicked there will be delight, And a good blessing will come upon them.

One who gives ^(F1)a right answer Kisses the lips.

Prepare your work outside, And ^(C1)make it ready for yourself in the field; Afterward, then, build your house.

Do not be a ^(C1)witness against your neighbor for no reason, And ^(C2)do not deceive with your lips.

^(C1)Do not say, "I shall do the same to him as he has done to me; I will ^(F1)repay the person according to his work."

I passed by the field of ^(F1)a lazy one, And by the vineyard of a person ^(C1)lacking ^(F2)sense,

And behold, it was completely ^(C1)overgrown with weeds; Its surface was covered with ^(C2)weeds, And its stone ^(C3)wall was broken down.

When I saw, I ^(F1)reflected upon it; I looked, and received instruction.

"^(C1)A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest,"

Then your poverty will come like ^(F1)a drifter, And your need like ^(F2)an armed man.