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Proverbs 12:21-23
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21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(A)
    but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 The Lord detests lying lips,(B)
    but he delights(C) in people who are trustworthy.(D)

23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,(E)
    but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.(F)

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Proverbs 12:21-23
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21 (A)No grave [a]trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 (B)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

23 (C)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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Proverbs 12:21-23
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21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

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Proverbs 12:21-23
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21 (A)No ill befalls the righteous,
    but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 (B)Lying lips are (C)an abomination to the Lord,
    (D)but those who act faithfully are his delight.
23 (E)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
    (F)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

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