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Proverbs 23:9-15 New American Bible, Revised Edition (NABRE)

9. Do not speak in the hearing of fools;they will despise the wisdom of your words.

10. Do not remove the ancient landmark,nor invade the fields of the fatherless;

11. For their redeemer is strong;he will defend their cause against you.

12. Apply your heart to instruction,and your ear to words of knowledge.

13. Do not withhold discipline from youths;if you beat them with the rod, they will not die.

14. Beat them with the rod,and you will save them from Sheol.

15. My son, if your heart is wise,my heart also will rejoice;

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