24 One who (A)hates disguises it with his lips,
But he harbors (B)deceit in his [a]heart.

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  1. Proverbs 26:24 Lit inward part

24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,(A)
    but in their hearts they harbor deceit.(B)

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28 A lying tongue hates [a]those it crushes,
And a (A)flattering mouth works ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 26:28 Lit its crushed ones

28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
    and a flattering mouth(A) works ruin.

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13 One who (A)conceals his wrongdoings will not prosper,
But one who (B)confesses and abandons them will find compassion.

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13 Whoever conceals their sins(A) does not prosper,
    but the one who confesses(B) and renounces them finds mercy.(C)

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Every (A)word of God is [a]pure;
He is a (B)shield to those who take refuge in Him.
(C)Do not add to His words
Or He will rebuke you, and you will be proved a liar.

Two things I have asked of You;
Do not refuse me before I die:
Keep deception and [b]lies far from me,
Give me neither poverty nor riches;
Feed me with the (D)food that is my portion,

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  1. Proverbs 30:5 Lit refined
  2. Proverbs 30:8 Lit words of falsehood

“Every word of God is flawless;(A)
    he is a shield(B) to those who take refuge in him.
Do not add(C) to his words,
    or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

“Two things I ask of you, Lord;
    do not refuse me before I die:
Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
    give me neither poverty nor riches,
    but give me only my daily bread.(D)

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