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16 When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately,
    but a sensible person hides the insult.

17 A truthful witness speaks honestly,
    but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.
18 Careless words stab like a sword,
    but the words of wise people bring healing.

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16 Fools(A) show their annoyance at once,(B)
    but the prudent overlook an insult.(C)

17 An honest witness tells the truth,
    but a false witness tells lies.(D)

18 The words of the reckless pierce like swords,(E)
    but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(F)

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