A person is praised according to their prudence,
    and one with a warped(A) mind is despised.

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The wisdom of the wise wins praise,
    but there is no respect for the stupid.

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Good sense is worthy of praise,
    but stupidity is a curse.

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A person who talks sense is honored;
    airheads are held in contempt.

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The soothing tongue(A) is a tree of life,(B)
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.(C)

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As a tree gives fruit, healing words give life,
    but dishonest words crush the spirit.

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Kind words are good medicine,
but deceitful words
    can really hurt.

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Kind words heal and help;
    cutting words wound and maim.

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