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Chapter 14

[a]Happy those whose mouth causes them no grief,
    those who are not stung by remorse for sin.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. 14:1–2 A clear conscience, the result of honoring personal commitments and responsibilities, brings contentment and peace.
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for we all fall short in many respects. If anyone does not fall short in speech, he is a perfect man, able to bridle his whole body also.(A)

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We all stumble(A) in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say(B) is perfect,(C) able to keep their whole body in check.(D)

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