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Speak, you who are young, if you are obliged to, but no more than twice, and only if asked.
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Be brief; say much in few words; be as one who knows and can still hold his tongue.
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Among the great do not act as their equal; and when another is speaking, do not babble.
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Lightning travels ahead of the thunder, and approval goes before one who is modest.
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Leave in good time and do not be the last; go home quickly and do not linger.
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Amuse yourself there to your heart's content, but do not sin through proud speech.
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But above all bless your Maker, who fills you with his good gifts.
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The one who seeks God will accept his discipline, and those who rise early to seek him will find favor.
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The one who seeks the law will be filled with it, but the hypocrite will stumble at it.
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Those who fear the Lord will form true judgments, and they will kindle righteous deeds like a light.
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The sinner will shun reproof, and will find a decision according to his liking.