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10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,
    but one who rebukes boldly makes peace.[a](A)
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(B)
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
    but love covers all offenses.(C)

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

10 Whoever winks maliciously(A) causes grief,
    and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(B)
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(C)

12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.(D)

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