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My children, observe instruction and be at peace; hidden wisdom and unseen treasure, what advantage is there in either of them?
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Better is the man who hides his folly than the man who hides his wisdom.
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Therefore show respect for my words: For it is good to retain every kind of shame, and not everything is confidently esteemed by every one.
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Be ashamed of immorality, before your father or mother; and of a lie, before a prince or a ruler;
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of a transgression, before a judge or magistrate; and of iniquity, before a congregation or the people; of unjust dealing, before your partner or friend;