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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

What a fool says brings[a] a rod to his back,
    but the words of the wise protect them.

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  1. Proverbs 14:3 Lit. The mouth of the fool

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

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25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but the person who lies is deceitful.

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