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

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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 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,(A)
    but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.(B)

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

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

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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 tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
    but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.(A)

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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 From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom,(A)
    but a perverse tongue(B) will be silenced.

32 The lips of the righteous know what finds favor,(C)
    but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.(D)

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