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He who makes treasure by a lying tongue
    is a fleeting vapor and seeker[a] of death.

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  1. Proverbs 21:6 Hebrew “seekers”

The getting of treasures by a lying tongue
    is a fleeting vapor and a snare[a] of death.(A)

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  1. 21.6 Gk: Heb seekers

23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue,
    he guards his life[a] from danger.

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  1. Proverbs 21:23 Or “soul,” or “inner self”

23 To watch over mouth and tongue
    is to keep out of trouble.(A)

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