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 \s5
 \q
-\v 7 The legs of a paralytic hanging down
-\q are like a proverb in the mouth of fools.
+\v 7 The legs of a paralytic hang down
+\q and so does like a proverb in the mouth of fools.
 \q
 \v 8 Tying a stone in a sling
 \q is the same as giving honor to a fool.
 \s5
 \q
-\v 9 A thornbush that goes up into the hand of a drunk
+\v 9 A thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard
 \q is like a proverb in the mouth of fools.
 \q
-\v 10 An archer who wounds everybody
-\q is like the one who hires a fool or just anyone who passes by.
+\v 10 An archer who wounds all those around him
+\q is like one who hires a fool or hires anyone who passes by.
 
 \s5
 \q