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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 An enemy dissembles in speaking
    while harboring deceit within;(A)

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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 a flattering mouth works ruin.(A)

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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 No one who conceals transgressions will prosper,
    but one who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy.(A)

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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 those who take refuge in him.(A)
Do not add to his words,
    lest he rebuke you, and you be found a liar.(B)

Two things I ask of you;
    do not deny them to me before I die:
Remove far from me falsehood and lying;
    give me neither poverty nor riches;
    feed me with the food that I need,(C)

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