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Proverbs 14:3-5
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3 ·Fools will be punished for their proud words [The talk of fools is a rod for their back; or In the mouth of fools is a sprig of pride],
but the ·words [L lips] of the wise will protect them.

4 When there are no oxen, ·no food is in the barn [or the barn is empty].
But with a strong ox, much grain can be grown.

5 A truthful witness does not lie,
but a false witness tells nothing but lies.

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Proverbs 14:3-5
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3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,(A)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.(B)

4 Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,
    but from the strength of an ox(C) come abundant harvests.

5 An honest witness does not deceive,
    but a false witness pours out lies.(D)

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