The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.

The soothing tongue is a tree of life,
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

The house of the righteous contains great treasure,
    but the income of the wicked brings ruin.

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The eyes(A) of the Lord are everywhere,(B)
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.(C)

The soothing tongue(D) is a tree of life,(E)
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.(F)

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(G)

The house of the righteous contains great treasure,(H)
    but the income of the wicked brings ruin.(I)

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