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25 Someone who speaks the truth in court may save a life.
    But someone who always tells lies deceives everyone.
26 Someone who respects and obeys the Lord knows that he will be safe.
    His family also will be in a safe place.
27 If you respect and obey the Lord,
    that is like a spring of water that gives you life.
    It will keep you safe from death's traps.

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25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but a false witness is deceitful.(A)

26 Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress,(B)
    and for their children it will be a refuge.(C)

27 The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,(D)
    turning a person from the snares of death.(E)

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