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11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(A)

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11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;
    the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

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13 On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found,
    but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.(A)

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13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
    but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.

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14 The wise lay up knowledge,
    but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.

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14 Wise people treasure knowledge,
    but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

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20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
    the mind of the wicked is of little worth.(A)
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.

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20 The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
    the heart of a fool is worthless.

21 The words of the godly encourage many,
    but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.

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31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
    but the perverse tongue will be cut off.(A)
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
    but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.

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31 The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,
    but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.

32 The lips of the godly speak helpful words,
    but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.

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