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10 Someone who holds back the truth causes trouble, but one who openly criticizes works for peace.[a]

11 A good person's words are a fountain of life, but a wicked person's words hide a violent nature.

12 (A)Hate stirs up trouble, but love forgives all offenses.

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  1. Proverbs 10:10 One ancient translation but one … peace; Hebrew repeats verse 8b.

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