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12 He frustrates the devices of the crafty,
    so that their hands achieve no success.(A)

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12 He thwarts the plans(A) of the crafty,
    so that their hands achieve no success.(B)

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13 He takes the wise in their own craftiness,
    and the schemes of the wily are brought to a quick end.

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13 He catches the wise(A) in their craftiness,(B)
    and the schemes of the wily are swept away.(C)

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The words of their mouths are mischief and deceit;
    they have ceased to act wisely and do good.(A)

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The words of their mouths(A) are wicked and deceitful;(B)
    they fail to act wisely(C) or do good.(D)

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23 The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious
    and adds persuasiveness to their lips.

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23 The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,(A)
    and their lips promote instruction.[a](B)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive