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21 For a wound may be bandaged,
    and there is reconciliation after abuse,
    but whoever has betrayed secrets is without hope.

Hypocrisy and Retribution

22 Whoever winks the eye plots mischief,
    and those who know him will keep their distance.
23 In your presence his mouth is all sweetness,
    and he admires your words;
but later he will twist his speech
    and with your own words he will trip you up.

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