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Despise not the discourse of the wise, but acquaint thyself with their proverbs: for of them thou shalt learn instruction, and how to serve great men with ease.
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Miss not the discourse of the elders: for they also learned of their fathers, and of them thou shalt learn understanding, and to give answer as need requireth.
10
Kindle not the coals of a sinner, lest thou be burnt with the flame of his fire.
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Rise not up in anger at the presence of an injurious person, lest he lie in wait to entrap thee in thy words
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Lend not unto him that is mightier than thyself; for if thou lendest him, count it but lost.