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Proverbs 6:2-7 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

2. Don't be trapped by what you have said. Don't be caught by the words of your mouth.

3. Instead, my son, do something to free yourself. Don't fall into your neighbor's hands. Don't be proud. Hurry and make your appeal to your neighbor.

4. Don't let your eyes go to sleep. Don't let your eyelids close.

5. As a deer frees itself from a hunter, free yourself. As a bird frees itself from a trapper, free yourself.

6. You people who don't want to work, think about the ant! Consider its ways and be wise!

7. It has no commander. It has no leader or ruler.

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