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That thou mayst rejoice for them, and receive a crown as an ornament of grace, and get the honour of the contribution.
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Speak, thou that art elder: for it becometh thee,
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To speak the first word with care knowledge, and hinder not music.
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Where there is no hearing, pour out words, and be not lifted up out season with thy wisdom.
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concert of music in a banquet wine is as a carbuncle set in gold.
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As a signet of an emerald in a work of gold: so is the melody of music with pleasant and moderate wine.
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Hear in silence, and for thy reverence good grace shall come to thee.
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Young man, scarcely speak in thy own cause.
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If thou be asked twice, let thy answer be short.
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In many things be as if thou wert ignorant, and hear in silence and withal seeking.
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In the company of great men bake not upon thee: and when the ancients are present, speak not much.