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Proverbs 23:10
Do not move the ancient boundary stone. Do not encroach on the fields of the fatherless:
Proverbs 23:10 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 23:10 in other translations
Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:
Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
Don’t move the ancient boundary stone. Don’t encroach on the fields of the fatherless,
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In context
7 for as he thinks about the cost, so he is. "Eat and drink!" he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
8 The morsel which you have eaten you shall vomit up, and lose your good words.
9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
10 Do not move the ancient boundary stone. Do not encroach on the fields of the fatherless:
11 for their Defender is strong. He will plead their case against you.
12 Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to the words of knowledge.
13 Do not withhold correction from a child. If you punish him with the rod, he will not die.
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