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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

In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back,
But (A)the lips of the wise will protect them.

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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 one who (A)declares lies is [a]deceitful.

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  1. Proverbs 14:25 Lit a fraud