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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 23, Verse 35

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Yea, thou shalt be as he that lieth down in the midst of the sea, or as he that lieth upon the top of a mast.
King James Version
They have stricken me, [shalt thou say, and] I was not sick; they have beaten me, [and] I felt [it] not: when shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.
American Standard Version
They have stricken me, [shalt thou say], and I was not hurt; They have beaten me, and I felt it not: When shall I awake? I will seek it yet again.
New English Translation
You will say,“They have struck me, but I am not harmed! They beat me, but I did not know it! When will I awake? I will look for another drink.”
World English Bible
"They hit me, and I was not hurt! They beat me, and I don't feel it! When will I wake up? I can do it again. I can find another."
1
Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
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For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
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Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
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And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
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A wise man [is] strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
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For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in multitude of counsellors [there is] safety.
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Wisdom [is] too high for a fool: he openeth not his mouth in the gate.
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He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
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The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men.
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[If] thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength [is] small.