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16 There are six things which Yahweh hates;
    yes, seven which are an abomination to him:
17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue,
    hands that shed innocent blood,
18 a heart that devises wicked schemes,
    feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19 a false witness who utters lies,
    and he who sows discord among brothers.

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31 The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,
    but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

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19 Truth’s lips will be established forever,
    but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
    but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
    but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
    but those who do the truth are his delight.

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A righteous man hates lies,
    but a wicked man brings shame and disgrace.

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25 A truthful witness saves souls,
    but a false witness is deceitful.

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Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
    much less do lying lips fit a prince.

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20 One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,
    and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

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A false witness shall not be unpunished.
    He who utters lies shall perish.

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Getting treasures by a lying tongue
    is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.

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28 A false witness will perish.
    A man who listens speaks to eternity.

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18 A man who gives false testimony against his neighbor
    is like a club, a sword, or a sharp arrow.

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18 Like a madman who shoots torches, arrows, and death,
19     is the man who deceives his neighbor and says, “Am I not joking?”

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

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