A wicked person listens to malicious talk;[a]
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.

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Footnotes

  1. 17:4 Lit to lips of iniquity

Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip;
    liars pay close attention to slander.

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11 An evil person desires only rebellion;
a cruel messenger[a](A) will be sent against him.

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Footnotes

  1. 17:11 Or a merciless angel

11 Evil people are eager for rebellion,
    but they will be severely punished.

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23 A wicked person secretly takes a bribe(A)
to subvert the course of justice.(B)

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23 The wicked take secret bribes
    to pervert the course of justice.

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