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11 What the righteous say[a] is a flowing fountain,[b]
    but what the wicked say[c] conceals violence.
12 Hatred awakens contention,
    but love covers all transgressions.
13 Wisdom characterizes the speech[d] of the discerning,
    but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.

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  1. Proverbs 10:11 Lit. The mouth of the righteous
  2. Proverbs 10:11 Lit. a fountain of life
  3. Proverbs 10:11 Lit. but the mouth of the wicked
  4. Proverbs 10:13 Lit. Wisdom is found on the lips