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Proverbs 8:5-7
Evangelical Heritage Version

5 You gullible people, get good judgment.[a]
You fools, take this to heart.
6 Listen, because I am speaking noble thoughts.
I open my lips to speak upright things,
7 for my mouth declares truth,
but wickedness is disgusting[b] to my lips.

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  1. Proverbs 8:5 Or prudence
  2. Proverbs 8:7 Or repulsive or an abomination
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Proverbs 8:5-7
New International Version

5 You who are simple,(A) gain prudence;(B)
    you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.[a]
6 Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say;
    I open my lips to speak what is right.
7 My mouth speaks what is true,(C)
    for my lips detest wickedness.

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  1. Proverbs 8:5 Septuagint; Hebrew foolish, instruct your minds
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