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16 There are six things which Yahweh hates;
    yes, seven which are an abomination to him:
17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue,
    hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes,
    feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19 a false witness who utters lies,
    and he who sows discord among brothers.

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He who covers an offense promotes love;
    but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.

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14 The beginning of strife is like breaching a dam,
    therefore stop contention before quarreling breaks out.

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19 He who loves disobedience loves strife.
    One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

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18 A man who isolates himself pursues selfishness,
    and defies all sound judgment.

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19 A brother offended is more difficult than a fortified city.
    Disputes are like the bars of a fortress.

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11 A fool vents all of his anger,
    but a wise man brings himself under control.

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22 An angry man stirs up strife,
    and a wrathful man abounds in sin.

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32 “If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself,
    or if you have thought evil,
put your hand over your mouth.
33     For as the churning of milk produces butter,
    and the wringing of the nose produces blood;
    so the forcing of wrath produces strife.”

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