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

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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(A) 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 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 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;(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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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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