14 The wise accumulate knowledge—a true treasure;
    know-it-alls talk too much—a sheer waste.

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14 The wise store up knowledge,(A)
    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.(B)

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26-27 Anyone who sets himself up as “religious” by talking a good game is self-deceived. This kind of religion is hot air and only hot air. Real religion, the kind that passes muster before God the Father, is this: Reach out to the homeless and loveless in their plight, and guard against corruption from the godless world.

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26 Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues(A) deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.

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