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Better are the God-fearing who lack understanding than the highly intelligent who transgress the law.
25
There is a cleverness that is exact but unjust, and there are people who abuse favors to gain a verdict.
26
There is the villain bowed down in mourning, but inwardly he is full of deceit.
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He hides his face and pretends not to hear, but when no one notices, he will take advantage of you.
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Even if lack of strength keeps him from sinning, he will nevertheless do evil when he finds the opportunity.
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