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1Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but 2a false witness utters deceit.
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3There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings 4healing.
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Truthful lips endure forever, but 5a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Deceit is in the heart of 6those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
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7No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
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8Lying lips are 9an abomination to the LORD, 10but those who act faithfully are his delight.
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11A prudent man conceals knowledge, 12but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
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13The hand of the diligent will rule, while the slothful will be 14put to forced labor.
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15Anxiety in a man's heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.
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One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
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16Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth.