(A)The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
    they go down into (B)the inner parts of the body.
Whoever is slack in his work
    is a (C)brother to him who destroys.
10 (D)The name of the Lord is (E)a strong tower;
    the righteous man runs into it and (F)is safe.
11 (G)A rich man's wealth is his strong city,
    and like a high wall in his imagination.
12 (H)Before destruction a man's heart is haughty,
    but (I)humility comes before honor.

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