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Proverbs 8:5-7
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5 O (A)simple ones, learn (B)prudence;
    O (C)fools, learn sense.
6 Hear, for I will speak (D)noble things,
    and from my lips will come (E)what is right,
7 for my (F)mouth will utter truth;
    wickedness is an abomination to my lips.

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Proverbs 8:5-7
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5 You who are simple,(A) gain prudence;(B)
    you who are foolish, set your hearts on it.[a]
6 Listen, for I have trustworthy things to say;
    I open my lips to speak what is right.
7 My mouth speaks what is true,(C)
    for my lips detest wickedness.

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  1. Proverbs 8:5 Septuagint; Hebrew foolish, instruct your minds
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