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10 As an archer who wounds all,
    so is he who hires a fool
    or he who hires those who pass by.

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10 Like an archer who wounds at random
    is one who hires a fool or any passer-by.

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24 A malicious man disguises himself with his lips,
    but he harbors evil in his heart.
25 When his speech is charming, don’t believe him,
    for there are seven abominations in his heart.
26 His malice may be concealed by deception,
    but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
27 Whoever digs a pit shall fall into it.
    Whoever rolls a stone, it will come back on him.
28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts;
    and a flattering mouth works ruin.

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24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,(A)
    but in their hearts they harbor deceit.(B)
25 Though their speech is charming,(C) do not believe them,
    for seven abominations fill their hearts.(D)
26 Their malice may be concealed by deception,
    but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
27 Whoever digs a pit(E) will fall into it;(F)
    if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them.(G)
28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
    and a flattering mouth(H) works ruin.

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The wounds of a friend are faithful,
    although the kisses of an enemy are profuse.

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Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
    but an enemy multiplies kisses.(A)

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A man who flatters his neighbor
    spreads a net for his feet.

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Those who flatter their neighbors
    are spreading nets for their feet.(A)

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