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Proverbs 20:11-17 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

11. In their actions even children can playactthough their deeds be blameless and right.

12. The ear that hears, the eye that sees—the Lord has made them both.

13. Do not love sleep lest you be reduced to poverty;keep your eyes open, have your fill of food.

14. “Bad, bad!” says the buyer,then goes away only to boast.

15. One can put on gold and abundant jewels,but wise lips are the most precious ornament.

16. Take the garment of the one who became surety for a stranger;if for foreigners, exact the pledge!

17. Bread earned by deceit is sweet,but afterward the mouth is filled with gravel.

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