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411. The most precious of treasures is the treasure of the ear: verily it is the crown of all kinds of wealth.

412. Even unto the stomach some food will be offered when there is no more food to be offered to the ear.

413. Behold the men who have listened to much instruction: they are very Gods on earth.

414. Let a man hear instruction even though he hath no learning : for it will be a stay unto him when he is encompassed by difficulty.

415. The counsel of the righteous is like unto a strong staff: for it keepeth those that listen to it from slipping.

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