11 (A)The mouth of the righteous is (B)a fountain of life,
    but the mouth of the wicked (C)conceals violence.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
    but (D)love covers all offenses.
13 On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,
    but (E)a rod is for the back of him who (F)lacks sense.

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

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

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,(D)
    but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.(E)

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