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10 People who wink at wrong cause trouble,
    but a bold reproof promotes peace.[a]

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  1. 10:10 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.

10 He (A)who winks the eye causes trouble,
And [a](B)a babbling fool will come to ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 10:10 Lit the foolish of lips

23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
    but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

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23 Doing wickedness is like (A)sport to a fool,
And so is wisdom to a person of understanding.

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