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Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(A)
The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
    but the name of the wicked will rot.(B)
The wise of heart will heed commandments,
    but one with foolish lips will come to ruin.(C)
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
    but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.(D)
10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,
    but one who rebukes boldly makes peace.[a](E)
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(F)
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
    but love covers all offenses.(G)
13 On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found,
    but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.(H)

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Footnotes

  1. 10.10 Gk: Heb but one with foolish lips will come to ruin