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Warning against Impurity and Infidelity

My child, be attentive to my wisdom;
    incline your ear to my understanding,(A)

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Warning Against Adultery

My son,(A) pay attention to my wisdom,
    turn your ear to my words(B) of insight,

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so that you may hold on to prudence,
    and your lips may guard knowledge.

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that you may maintain discretion
    and your lips may preserve knowledge.

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19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
    but the prudent are restrained in speech.(A)

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19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
    but the prudent hold their tongues.(A)

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