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24 People may cover their hatred with pleasant words,
    but they’re deceiving you.

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24-26 A man with hate in his heart may sound pleasant enough, but don’t believe him; for he is cursing you in his heart. Though he pretends to be so kind, his hatred will finally come to light for all to see.

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28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
    and flattering words cause ruin.

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28 Flattery is a form of hatred and wounds cruelly.

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13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
    but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.

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13 A man who refuses to admit his mistakes can never be successful. But if he confesses and forsakes them, he gets another chance.

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Every word of God proves true.
    He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
Do not add to his words,
    or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar.

O God, I beg two favors from you;
    let me have them before I die.
First, help me never to tell a lie.
    Second, give me neither poverty nor riches!
    Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.

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Every word of God proves true. He defends all who come to him for protection. Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you, and you be found a liar.

O God, I beg two favors from you before I die: First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs!

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