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20 Wine is a mocker, and beer is a brawler.
Whoever is intoxicated by them is not wise.
The king’s rage is like a lion’s growl.
Whoever intrudes on him endangers his life.
Avoiding strife brings honor to a man,
but every stubborn fool is always fighting.

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20 Wine(A) is a mocker(B) and beer a brawler;
    whoever is led astray(C) by them is not wise.(D)

A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;(E)
    those who anger him forfeit their lives.(F)

It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
    but every fool(G) is quick to quarrel.(H)

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