English Proverbs And Sayings

English Proverbs and Sayings
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CONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................................3 1. The problem of the definition of proverbs and sayings ............................4 2. The
origin of English proverbs and sayings ........................................ 5 3. The thematic classification of English proverbs and sayings... ...................6 4. The
usage of English proverbs and sayings in teaching English 4.1 pronunciation ........................................................................7 4.2 grammar
........................................................................8 4. 3 vocabulary...show more content...
A proverb that describes a basic rule of conduct may also be known as a maxim. If a proverb is distinguished by particularly good phrasing, it may be
known as an aphorism. The study of proverbs is called: paremiology (from Greek ПЂО±ПЃОїО№ОјОЇО± – paroimГa, "proverb") and can be dated
back as far as Aristotle. Paremiography, on the other hand, is the collection of proverbs. Subgenres include proverbial comparisons ("as busy as a
bee"), proverbial interrogatives ("Does a chicken have lips?") and twin formulas ("give and take"). Typical stylistic features of proverbs are:
alliteration (Forgive and forget) parallelism (Nothing ventured, nothing gained) rhyme (When the cat is away, the mice will play) ellipsis (Once bitten,
twice shy)
Internal features that can be found quite frequently include: hyperbole (All is fair in love and war) paradox (For there to be peace there must first be

war) personification (Hunger is the best cook) To make the respective statement more general most proverbs are based on a metaphor. Further typical
features of the proverb are its shortness (average: seven words), and the fact that its author is generally unknown (otherwise it would be a quotation).
We should also understand the difference between a proverb and a saying. A proverb distinguishes from a saying by its instructive nature and maturity.
Whereas a saying is usually not quite complete and has no conclusion.
2. The origin of English proverbs and sayings
The sources of
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Ap English Proverbs
A proverb (Hebrew marshal) is a short poetic sentence conveying wisdom in a concise and memorable form. (p.259) Solomon the writer of proverbs,
was told by God" he could ask for anything he wanted and God would give it to him. Solomon asked for wisdom to lead the people, so they would
know the difference between right and wrong."(1Kings 3:5–9 paraphrased) According to Hindson and Yates "Hebrew wisdom literature taught people
not only how to make good choice s in life but how to make godly choices." (p.259) Proverbs shows many parallels and contrasts, usually in a two
sentence form. In this essay we will look at the teachings of Hebrew wisdom on diligence and laziness, and how it corresponds with the contrast
between wisdom and folly. "The fear of the Lord...show more content...
She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the highest point of the
city. "Let all who are simple come in here!" she says to those who lack judgment. "Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed. Leave your
simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of understanding." Proverbs (9:13–18) "The woman Folly is loud; she is undisciplined and without
knowledge. She sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, calling out to those who pass by, who go straight on their way.
"Let all who are simple come in here!" she says to those who lack judgment. "Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!" But little do
they know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of the grave." Solomon depicts wisdom as a woman who has diligent,
understanding, one who is prepared and ready to share with all who are lacking in judgment.(1–12) Where the woman of folly is loud, lazy, lacks
understanding, likes to live in darkness and

Unit 2 English Language Research
1) Display and use cultural diverse equipment and resources within the service like choice of music to play and storybooks to read. 2) Avoid
making assumptions or unintentionally creating labels as this will demonstrate to the children that discriminatory and bias comments are
acceptable. It is likely to reflect badly on the children, to others and to the wider community . It will not only set a poor example to the children,
but more crucially, it will engrave incorrect ways of speaking and behaving in society. 3) Make a conscious effort to use language that is not bias,
will not divide students unnecessarily and is inclusive. For example, "Okay everyone..." is less likely to reinforce gender divisions than "Okay,
boys and girls..." 4) ) Do not ignore discriminatory behaviour by making it clear that you will not tolerate any offensive, racial, ethnic, religions,
sexual jokes, slurs or behaviours. Do not just avoid the problem as your silence may give the impression of tacit approval. However, if you are unable
to respond immediately at the time that the incident occurred, instead respond as soon after as possible before the problem becomes...show more
content...
5) Attempt to involve other supportive teachers, administrators and other colleagues so that you're not the only one who is modelling a concern for
both an inclusive Early Childhood setting and

Proverbs 31 Essay
BIBLICAL WOMANHOOD BASED ON PROVERBS 31
INTRODUCTION
As a fairly young girl, in my early twenties, I read Proverbs 31. Not that that was the first time I was reading it. It just happened that this time, it so
captivated and impressed me that I found myself praying it back to God on an almost daily basis after that. I desperately desired to be like this woman
of noble character candidly described in Proverbs 31. Could it be that having just come out of that age and season of teenage and adolescence I had
increasingly become aware of my femaleness and hence my womanhood? Could it be that I was unconsciously reaching out for an anchor by which
to measure my womanhood? Was it the inner realization that I was falling far too short of God's will and expectation of me as a woman, at least from
my point of view? What would it take to be the godly woman God wanted me to...show more content...
Let me say that having done this study a number of years now with young women, and having had to check what God was also saying to me, I
realized the need to put on paper the various aspects of the godly woman that God had revealed to us from His Word in a way that the young
woman on campus or college, and the young single and married woman can identify with and work towards, as I said earlier, in the spirited endeavor
to align her life to what God is saying; a gesture that honors the lord through obeying his word
Secondly, I must say I have been a beneficiary of the writings by godly women from the west. Their books have been an immense blessing to me. I
however began to realize that there didn't seem to be a book based on Proverbs 31 written in our African context addressing our realities; at least not
in the way I was seeking to have these realities addressed. As I sought to contextualize the book I was using to suit and address the young women's
needs, the thoughts of someday writing a book on this chapter began to solidify in my

Proverbs And Proverbs Of Culture
The National Center for Cultural Competence defines culture. as an "integrated pattern of human behavior that includes thoughts, communications,
languages, practices, beliefs, values, customs, courtesies, rituals, manners of interacting and roles, relationships and expected behaviors of a racial,
ethnic, religious or social group; and the ability to transmit the above to succeeding generation. This means that language is not only part of how we
define culture, it also reflects culture. Thus, the culture associated with a language cannot be learned in a few lessons about celebrations, folk songs, or
costumes of the area in which the language is spoken. Culture is a much broader concept that is inherently tied to many of the linguistic concepts...show
more content...
Ethnographic Studies: An effective way for students to learn about the target languageand culture is to send them into their own communityto find
information. Students can carry out ethnographic interviewswith native speakers in the community, which they canrecord in notebooks or on
audiotapes or videotapes. Discussionactivities could include oral family histories, interviews withcommunity professionals, and studies of social groups.
Film:Film and television segments offer students an opportunityto witness behaviors that are not obvious in texts. Film is oftento witness behaviors
that are not obvious in texts.Film is oftenone of the more current and comprehensive ways to encapsulatethe look, feel, and rhythm of a culture.Film
also connectsstudents with language and cultural issues simultaneouslysuch as depicting conversational timing orturn–taking in conversation. At least
one study showed thatturn–taking in conversation. At least one study showed thatstudents achieved significant gains in overall cultural knowledgeafter
watching videos from the target culture in the

Language is of the most important way of communication. In folklore among all the variety and richness of its poetical significance and forms it is
difficult to find more interesting and researchable genre than proverbs and sayings. Proverbs and sayings play important role in language. They give
emotionality, expressiveness to the speech. That is why this research paper has the aim to deal with the history of the proverbs and analyze them and
their influence upon language, to show their components or equivalents if they exist in compared languages, and the ways of their translation. This
thesis has to examine the basic role of language in the process of representing the gender by the means of proverbs. Women and men do not generally
choose linguistic...show more content...
The first chapter "A Theoretical Presentation Of Proverbs, Theoretical View On Language And Gender" represents a division into four subchapters
which have to deal with general ideas about the topic and with basic definitions of gender, proverbs and other key terms. The four subchapters focus on
the definitions, origin of the proverbs and their evolution, proverbs' features. The last subchapter also touches upon the characteristics of language and
gender in English and Romanian languages, what are the differences and what these two languages have in common concerning gender.
The second chapter вЂћThe Cultural and Linguistic Representation Of Men And Women In English And Romanian Proverbs" represents a detailed
analysis about the image of men and the image of women seen through the proverbs. This chapter is divided into three subchapters which at their turn
are also separated into smaller subchapters. These subchapters handle with the derogation of women and the amelioration of men's image and vice

Analysis Of The Passage Of Proverbs '
EXEGETICAL ANALYSIS OF THE PASSAGE OF PROVERBS 3 Exegetical Summary: Literary Context: Proverbs 3:1
–12, Wisdom is the most
valuable thing you will process so hold on to it tightly. 3: 1–4 when you are taught good doctrine it leads to wisdom by having reliable teachers 3:5–6
To Rest in God because you trust in His leading. 3:7–10 God will reward you for being obedient to His instructions. 3:11–12 God will correct you when
you do wrong, but the wisdom is in knowing this. Historical Context: Author = King Solomon wrote most of the proverbs and was thought to have
written chapter 1– 10 along with others. There were others authors who wrote different proverbs chapters also. Date = Some commentaries said around
the 10th century, but some...show more content...
The Kingdoms of Israel stretch as far north of the Euphrates, to south west of Egypt's border. The cities were known for the cooper mines. Solomon
made store–cities and cities just to hold his chariots and for his army. Cultural Context: Political = International politics with foreign countries
Religion = Jewish (Monotheistic) but Solomon was close to be Apostasy Economics = Natural resources, mines, stone quarries, roads built for
world trade and seaports for foreign trade such as gold, silver, ivory, apes and peacocks, having home markets and domestic products overseas
making Israel a very wealthy and prosperous Kingdom. The people learn Arts, science and music. Observation Context: 1. Observing that in verse
4 Solomon calls God by the name God, But in verses 5, 7, 9, 11, 12 Solomon call Him Yahweh (Lord). 2. There were commands and rewards in this
passage, when God gave a command in a verse he followed it up with a reward. There was a command in verse 1, 3, 5 &6a, 7, 9, 11 and there were
rewards in verses 2.4, 6b, 8, 10, 12. 3. True Wisdom which was divinely from God, commentaries say that Solomon understood when the animals and
birds spoke. Solomon could discern truth in a person just by looking at their face. Solomon is talking to his son giving him instructions for the things
that he will encounter in life. Solomon also tells his son not to forget them because he will need them to make it.

Proverbs Essay
The age of the proverbs and sayings, as well as the age of the folklore is very difficult to be determined. There is relatively little and seldom
convincing evidence about their origin. They appeared in literary form, and are in most of the cases and adaptation of the oral communication. The
proverbs have been transmitted from generation to generation, until they were recorded as being a national treasure. Each country has its own proverbs
that represent the culture [16]. It is also said that the proverbs are so old that they are going out of fashion or changing into clichГ©s but still they
have a very important role for the language.
Most of the proverbs have unknown authors. It is told that the origin of proverbs can be traced back to the time when lived Aristotle. Many proverbs
and sayings have their origin in Bible and other kinds of holly books. The origin of proverbs can be also traced according to the earliest Sumerian
cuneiform tablets (2500 B. C. ) which gave grammatical rules in proverbs, and the philosophical writings of Aristotle....show more content...
The collections of gnomic verse, which existed in the Anglo–Saxon literature, have at its very beginning small amounts of proverbs. But the oldest
collection is " Proverbs of Alfred" which is a collection of religious and moral precepts [http://www. britannica. com/ EBchecked/ topic/ 480608/
proverb]. In her introduction to the first edition of the "Oxford Dictionary of English Proverbs", Jenet Heseltine has pointed out that proverbial sayings
can be found in religious manuscripts from the first half of the eighth century beginning with brief collections of proverbs included half in the
vernacular, the whole in Latin, probably with the reason to facilitate the teaching of Latin. Some sources, however state that the proverbs appeared for
the first time in the 12th or even in 14th century. [http://www.merriam–webster.com/dictionary/proverb

Poem Analysis : ' Proverbs '
Proverbs 4:20–23 – " My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of
thy heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. Above all that thou guardest keep thy heart; for out of it are the issues
of life (Proverbs 4, n.d).
Exodus 23:25 – "And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of
thee (Exodus 23, n.d).
Psalms 91:2–4 – "I will say of the LORD, [He is] my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare
of the fowler, [and] from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers,...show more content...
In her belief, which mostly stems on how she was raised through the followings of the Hebrew Bible, she expresses that she does not believe Jesus to be
the son of God, nor was he birthed by a virgin mother, but most importantly he is not the Messiah in which she read about through the scripture. This
does not mean that she does not acknowledge his existence but that she cannot fathom his presence on earth as the chosen Messiah. She then
mentioned that she felt bothered by the common misconception that the Jews debunk the theory of Jesus being the Messiah due to the fact that he
was poor man. "How can a lowly carpenter truly be the son of God and our savior?" This is the type of question in which she believes that people from
the Christian faith think the Jews ask themselves. She stated that in her own personal beliefs, and that she does not speak for other Jews, her Messiah
could be the poorest man on earth and it would not bother her. To her, there are many inconsistencies within the Bible and from what she has been
taught, that allow her to question and doubt Jesus Christs legacy. She finally discussed that within her community, they still await for God's chosen
Messiah to arrive and until then, she will maintain a strong connection with her faith but also embrace others with theirs.
Mr. James R. was then interviewed to share his opinions and views in

Proverbs Essay
Proverbs: Choice and Discernment, the Two Ways of Living
In studying the book of Proverbs there is a similar theme of choice and discernment, the teachings of decision–making and the repercussions of your
actions. These books are made up of extremes and polar opposites. The dualisms are the rich and poor, the righteous and the wicked, and the wise and
the foolish. There is advice given and it is up to the judgment of the person to which category they will fall into. There are two ways of living, and
based on the person's discernment and ultimate choice to which one they will get to live. This paper will focus on Proverbs 10, 12, and 14, Solomon's
Proverbs, to display this theme of choice and discernment. Proverb 10 is an...show more content...
The passage is most explicit to what will actually happen if a man chooses the wrong kind of wife. He will greatly suffer if his judgment was bad
on whom to marry, he will experience physical ailments. If the man uses wisdom in making the decision to marry a capable wife, he will be
rewarded for acting wisely. "If you are lazy, you will never get what you are after, but if you work hard, you will get a fortune" (12:27). This
passage shows that the repercussions to your decisions can be very bountiful. If you make the right decision to work hard and not be lazy, you will
come into wealth and get what you are after in life. "Retribution is not an entirely satisfactory term, however, for the English word connotes
punishment rather than reward, and immediate rather than gradual consequences". This passage is showing that there is not just consequences,
there are rewards for discernment, and God/dess will provide those to you. Again, this Proverb is about choosing which way of life suits you; in all
cases, having better judgment and being righteous will always bring you a better life, and be profitable. Proverb 14 continues to address this
dualistic approach on advice. "Homes are made by the wisdom of women, but are destroyed by foolishness" (14:1). This passage is very interesting
because Proverbs has been directed mainly to men, and this is telling the men that their women are wise. It would be foolish to not listen to a woman.
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English Proverbs
Contents 1 Examples 2 Paremiology 3 Use in conversation 4 Use in literature 5 Sources of proverbs 6 Paremiological minimum 7 Proverbs in visual
form 8 Proverbs in advertising 9 Sources for proverb study
Not to be confused with pro–verb.
For other uses, see Proverb (disambiguation).
Chinese proverb. It says, "Study till old, live till old, and there is still three–tenths studying left to do." Meaning that no matter how old you are, there is
still more studying left to do
A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and concrete saying popularly known and repeated, which expresses a truth, based on common sense or
the practical experience of humanity. They are often metaphorical. A proverb that describes a basic
...show more content...
в–Єkan mana baala, a'laa gaala ("A leaf at home, but a camel elsewhere"; somebody who has a big reputation among those who do not know him well.)
Internal features that can be found quite frequently include:
в–ЄHyperbole (All is fair in love and war)
в–ЄParadox (For there to be peace there must first be war)
в–ЄPersonification (Hunger is the best cook)
To make the respective statement more general most proverbs are based on a metaphor. Further typical features of the proverb are its shortness
(average: seven words), and the fact that its author is generally unknown (otherwise it would be a quotation). Nimm dich selbst bei der Nase ("take
yourself by your nose"). It's also called "Vogel Selbsterkenntnis" (Bird of self–knowledge)
In the article "Tensions in Proverbs: More Light on International Understanding," Joseph Raymond comments on what common Russian proverbs from
the 18th and 19th centuries portray: Potent antiauthoritarian proverbs reflected tensions between the Russian people and the Czar. The rollickingly
malicious undertone of these folk verbalizations constitutes what

Meaning Of Proverbs
Each and every proverb has its own meaning and can only be used in particular situations, many times, the meaning of a proverb is not obvious and this
is why knowing all necessary information about isabout is of the utmost importance. Using proverbs in text or in speech incorrectly may cause
misunderstandings and confusion.
Norick (1985) marks two levels of comprehension: literal and figurative (implied). The former relates more to proverbs that can be understood on literal
level, e.g. Like mother, like daughter (Oxford Dictionary of Proverbs 2004), the literal meaning of this proverb is 'mother and daughter are alike', there
is nothing metaphorical in it and it is understood literally, the letter, however, is more sophisticated when it...show more content...
Mieder (2014) claims that proverbs are irreplaceable tools in teaching children moral behaviours, experience and general wisdom. However, not
every proverb has its didactic function, and one should be careful while selecting them in order to teach others (Norrick 1985). Proverbs can be also
used to teach foreign languages by translating exercises and at the same time pupils can learn about specific culture, heritage and moral precepts
(Mieder op. cit.). Worth mentioning is the fact that proverb can have direct and indirect didactic tendency. Nevertheless, all proverbs can be considered
as a didactic tool in particular context (Norrick op. cit.). In conclusion, it is commonly known that proverbs are good sources of wisdom and experience
that can be also transmitted into other purposes, for example learning foreign languages or teaching about human nature (Mieder op.

Theoretical Analysis Paper
Theoretical Analysis This section aims to give a platform in understanding the human communication that occurs in the workplace. As we discuss,
people with high apprehension would likely to have a tendency to avoid communication with others. Therefore, when a person communicates with
another person, sometimes it may involve some uncomfortable feelings between them. This situation might be related or could be examined by using
communication theories, in particularly, Cognitive Dissonance Theory and Expectancy Violations Theory.
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
According to cognitive dissonance theory (Festinger, 1957), individuals feel uncomfortable when they gain information which does not match the
existing pattern or inconsistent. West & Turner (2010) explained that the dissonance as inconsistent between...show more content...
However, if they were not able to avoid and withdraw from the unfavorable communication situations, then the dissonance would not be reduced and
consequently, they become less satisfied with their jobs (Gibbs, Rosenfeld, and Javidi, 1994).
There are three ways of reducing the dissonance between actions and attitudes: selective exposure, post–decision dissonance, and minimal justification
(Griffin, 2012). First, Festinger believed that people tend to avoid information that increases dissonance and find out the information that is consistent
with their attitudes and behavior. The selective exposure hypothesis could explain why the high CA members still choose to avoid communication,
even though it was necessary and compulsory in the workplace. For example, high apprehensive workers were fear of negative evaluation (Winiecki
and Ayres, 1999) and this emphasized that they refuse to gain information from others, as they would avoid the dissonance and become consistent with
their aversive behaviors. According to Festinger (1957), after people made a decision, they could produce a huge amount of internal tensions. The
theory mentions that the more important the

The Book of Proverbs Essay
The Book of Proverbs
The book of Proverbs explains the wisdom of the Lord and the duties towards God and our parents. We should praise God for his wisdom because He
created us and the world. God tells us that we need to be prepared when we serve Him because He will judge us when we die. We need to accept
whatever falls upon us and make the best of it like God would want us to do. The book of Proverbs tells us that we need to cling on to Him which to
me that means we should follow His teachings and do whatever it takes to be with God so we can share in
God's life in heaven. When something bad happens to us and we don't know how to handle it we can always pray to God for help, instead of doing
what may seem right to...show more content...
That to me is one of the biggest commandments that God gave us. In chapter four it talks about the poor. I think that most of the poor did not choose
the way they live but they do need our help most of all.
We can help the poor by not turning away from them but by helping them with what they need, like giving them food or water, by giving them
shelter and clothes, and by helping them turn to God for help too because that way they can try and live the way God wants them to live. There
are also poor people who bring it onto themselves by maybe dropping out of school, quitting their jobs, running away from their homes, and by
taking big risks. But they too need help and we can help them by doing all that we can for them. Chapter four also talks about the rewards of
wisdom. I know that if we help people who need help then God will in return will let us be with him in heaven. But if we don't then we will
eventually regret the things that we could of done in our lives on earth when we are judged. We also need to ignore the evils so that we don't fall into sin.
God tells us not to show favoritism because it is to our own discredit. I think when we do show favoritism that is when people will use us and that is
when it is to our discredit. He also tells us that we should not refrain from speaking at the proper time and not hide our wisdom. God wants us to use
our wisdom and our talents that is why he gave them to

Proverbs Essay
Proverbs: Choice and Discernment, the Two Ways of Living
In studying the book of Proverbs there is a similar theme of choice and discernment, the teachings of decision–making and the repercussions of your
actions. These books are made up of extremes and polar opposites. The dualisms are the rich and poor, therighteous and the wicked, and the wise and
the foolish. There is advice given and it is up to the judgment of the person to which category they will fall into. There are two ways of living, and
based on the person's discernment and ultimate choice to which one they will get to live. This paper will focus on Proverbs 10, 12, and 14, Solomon's
Proverbs, to display this theme of choice and discernment. Proverb 10 is an...show more content...
This would be an observational saying because it is obvious that you cannot be caught if you have chosen to never do anything wrong. These are
simple teachings, if you make the decision to behave, good things will come to you. Also, if you make the decision to be a good person, good
things will come out of you. "Righteous people know the kind things to say, but the wicked are always saying things that hurt" (10:32). This is
also an observation or confession, advice that is based on personal experiences. These passages focus on human's interactions with each other.
"[Proverbs] is mostly concerned with advice about relationships in different areas of life". Your personal life, and your relationships with others
will prosper if you use good judgment and make the decisions to be wise, hardworking, and righteous. Proverb 12 is also an antithetical parallelism.
The admonition tends to be positive, these are advices; do this, rather than, don't do that. "Wickedness does not give security, but righteous people
stand firm" (12:3). There is no true foundation for those who chose to be wicked, nothing stable for them to grasp onto. "The condition of the wicked
man is impermanent and uncertain, whereas the righteous man cannot be torn from the ground in which he is deeply rooted". Having the keen
insight to make the decision to be righteous will protect you; you can feel secure with where you are and who you are. "A good wife is her husband's
pride and joy;

The Book Of Proverbs By Sam Maxwell Essay
Sam Maxwell
The Guide To Life: The Book of Proverbs
Sam Maxwell
Period 5
December 9, 2016
Bible Project
The book that I studied was the Book of Proverbs. The book of Proverbs is part of the Books of Wisdom in the Old Testament of The Bible. The books
in the wisdom section of The Bible (includes the book of Job, Psalms, Proverbs,Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Book of Wisdom and Sirach) are meant
to try and spread wisdom to the reader and show the right way, or better ways to live your life in faith. The book of Proverbs is made up of guides on
how to live a faithful life, and how to deal with different situations that you may come across in your life.
Proverbs is a collection of instructions and sayings composed into a book (usccb.org, 2016). The Book of Proverbs is made up of both long and
short guides to life that have to deal with certain situations. These passages can range from a length of seven verses to thirteen chapters. The
situations that are written about are very common in today's society. These situations that are written about in Proverbs range from laziness to
laughter. Proverbs includes two types of writings: long instructions that are addressed to younger people and shorter sayings that are meant for all
ages. Parallelism, which is the state of being parallel to something, or corresponding to something is very common in The Book of Proverbs. The book
of Proverbs stresses that faith is a matter of right

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