24 Enemies disguise themselves with their lips,(A)
    but in their hearts they harbor deceit.(B)

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24 Someone who hates hides behind his words,
    harboring deceit within himself.

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28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts,
    and a flattering mouth(A) works ruin.

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28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
    and a flattering mouth causes ruin.

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13 Whoever conceals their sins(A) does not prosper,
    but the one who confesses(B) and renounces them finds mercy.(C)

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13 Whoever hides his transgressions will not succeed,
    but whoever confesses and forsakes them will find mercy.

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“Every word of God is flawless;(A)
    he is a shield(B) to those who take refuge in him.
Do not add(C) to his words,
    or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

“Two things I ask of you, Lord;
    do not refuse me before I die:
Keep falsehood and lies far from me;
    give me neither poverty nor riches,
    but give me only my daily bread.(D)

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Everything God says is pure;
    he is a shield for those who take refuge in him.
Don’t add to his words,
    or he will rebuke you,
        and you will be shown to be a liar.

On Contentment in Life

God,[a] I have asked you for two things—
    don’t refuse me before I die—
Keep deception and lies far away from me,
    and give me neither poverty nor wealth.
Feed me with food that I need for today,[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 30:7 The Heb. lacks God
  2. Proverbs 30:8 Or that is appropriate for me