9
Who will say "I have made my heart clean; I am pure from my sin"?
10
Stone and stone, measure and measure, {both of them} [are] an abomination of Yahweh.
11
Even by his acts, a {young man} will make himself known, whether his acts are pure and upright.
12
The ear that hears and the eye that sees, Yahweh has made {them both}.
13
Do not love sleep, lest you become poor; open your eyes [and] have plenty bread.
14
"Bad, bad," the buyer will say, but [when] one goes to him, then he will boast.
15
There is gold and many costly stones, but precious jewels are lips of knowledge.
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Take his garment, for he has given security [to] a stranger, and on behalf of a foreigner--take it as pledge.
17
Bread gained by deceit is sweet for the man, but afterward, his mouth will be filled [with] gravel.
18
A plan will be established by advice, and with guidance make war.
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He reveals a secret, he who walks [about with] gossip, and do not associate with a babbler's lips.