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24 A malicious man disguises himself with his lips,
    but he harbors evil in his heart.

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24 A hateful person disguises himself with his speech
and harbors deceit within.

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28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts;
    and a flattering mouth works ruin.

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28 A lying tongue hates those it crushes,
and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

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13 He who conceals his sins doesn’t prosper,
    but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.

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13 The one who conceals his sins
will not prosper,(A)
but whoever confesses and renounces them
will find mercy.(B)

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“Every word of God is flawless.
    He is a shield to those who take refuge in him.
Don’t you add to his words,
    lest he reprove you, and you be found a liar.

“Two things I have asked of you.
    Don’t deny me before I die.
Remove far from me falsehood and lies.
    Give me neither poverty nor riches.
    Feed me with the food that is needful for me,

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Every word of God is pure;[a](A)
he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.(B)
Don’t add to his words,(C)
or he will rebuke you, and you will be proved a liar.(D)

Two things I ask of you;
don’t deny them to me before I die:
Keep falsehood and deceitful words far from me.
Give me neither poverty nor wealth;
feed me with the food I need.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 30:5 Lit refined