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In the mouth of the ignorant fool is a rod of lofty pride,
But (A)the lips of the wise will keep them.

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The talk of fools is a rod for their backs,[a]
    but the lips of the wise preserve them.(A)

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  1. 14.3 Cn: Heb a rod of pride

25 A truthful witness delivers souls,
But he who (A)breathes out lies is deceitful.

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25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but one who utters lies is a betrayer.(A)

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