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Proverbs 23:9-11
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Saying 10

9 Do not speak to fools,
    for they will scorn your prudent words.(A)

Saying 11

10 Do not move an ancient boundary stone(B)
    or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
11 for their Defender(C) is strong;(D)
    he will take up their case against you.(E)

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Proverbs 23:9-11
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9 (A)Do not speak [a]to be heard by a fool,
For he will (B)despise the wisdom of your words.

10 Do not move the ancient boundary
Or (C)go into the fields of the fatherless,
11 For their (D)Redeemer is strong;
(E)He will plead their case against you.

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Proverbs 23:9-11
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9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
    for he will despise the good sense of your words.
10 (A)Do not move an ancient landmark
    or enter the fields of the fatherless,
11 for their (B)Redeemer is strong;
    he will (C)plead their cause against you.

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