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Proverbs 27:11

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11 My son, study thou about wisdom, and make thou glad mine heart; that thou mayest answer a word to a despiser (so that I can have an answer for any despiser, or for any mocker).
11 Be wise, my son, and bring joy to my heart; then I can answer anyone who treats me with contempt.
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