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⁹One who is slack in work
is close kin to a vandal.
¹⁰The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run into it and are safe.
¹¹The wealth of the rich is their strong city;
in their imagination it is like a high wall.
¹²Before destruction one’s heart is haughty,
but humility goes before honor.
¹³If one gives answer before hearing,
it is folly and shame.
¹⁴The human spirit will endure sickness;
but a broken spirit—who can bear?
¹⁵An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
¹⁶A gift opens doors;
it gives access to the great.