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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 People may cover their hatred with pleasant words,
    but they’re deceiving you.

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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 its victims,
    and flattering words cause 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 People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
    but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.

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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 proves true.
    He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
Do not add to his words,
    or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.

O God, I beg two favors from you;
    let me have them before I die.
First, help me never to tell a lie.
    Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!
    Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.

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