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10 Throw out the mocker and strife departs, too;[a]
    furthermore, quarrels[b] and discord will end.

11 Whoever loves purity[c] and gracious speech
    will gain the king as his friend.

12 The Lord watches over anyone with knowledge,
    but he ruins the plans[d] of the unfaithful.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 22:10 The Heb. lacks too
  2. Proverbs 22:10 Or litigation
  3. Proverbs 22:11 Lit. purity of heart
  4. Proverbs 22:12 Lit. words