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Proverbs 23:10-19 New International Version Anglicized (NIVUK)

10. Do not move an ancient boundary stoneor encroach on the fields of the fatherless,

11. for their Defender is strong;he will take up their case against you.Saying 12

12. Apply your heart to instructionand your ears to words of knowledge.Saying 13

13. Do not withhold discipline from a child;if you punish them with the rod, they will not die.

14. Punish them with the rodand save them from death.Saying 14

15. My son, if your heart is wise,then my heart will be glad indeed;

16. my inmost being will rejoicewhen your lips speak what is right.Saying 15

17. Do not let your heart envy sinners,but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.

18. There is surely a future hope for you,and your hope will not be cut off.Saying 16

19. Listen, my son, and be wise,and set your heart on the right path:

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