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The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes by Robert Alter
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“Who watches his mouth guards his own life, 3 who cracks open his lips knows disaster.”
Robert Alter, The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: A Translation with Commentary
“10 The empty man in arrogance foments strife, but with those who take counsel is wisdom. 11 Wealth can be less than mere breath, but who gathers bit by bit makes it grow.”
Robert Alter, The Wisdom Books: Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes: A Translation with Commentary