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Proverbs 23:9-16 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

9. Don’t speak to a foolish person.He will only ignore your wise words.

10. Don’t move an old stone that shows where somebody’s land is.And don’t take fields that belong to orphans.

11. God, their defender, is strong.He will take their side against you.

12. Remember what you are taught.And listen carefully to words of knowledge.

13. Don’t fail to punish a child.If you spank him, you will keep him from dying.

14. If you punish him with a spanking,you will save him from a fool’s death.

15. My child, if you are wise,then I will be happy.

16. I will be so pleasedif you speak what is right.

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