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15 There are gold and plenty of jewels,
    but the lips of knowledge are precious gems.
16 Hold on to the garment of one who guarantees a stranger’s loan,
    and hold responsible the person who makes a loan on behalf of a foreigner.
17 Food gained dishonestly tastes sweet to a person,
    but afterwards his mouth will be filled with gravel.

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