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22. So also a fearful heart in the imagination of a fool shall not resist against the violence of fear.

23. As a fearful heart in the thought of a fool at all times will not fear, so neither shall he that continueth always in the commandments of God.

24. He that pricketh the eye, bringeth out tears: and he that pricketh the heart, bringeth forth resentment.

25. He that flingeth a stone at birds, shall drive them away: so he that upbraideth his friend, breaketh friendship.

26. Although thou hast drawn a sword at a friend, despair not: for there may be a returning. To a friend,

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