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10 An evil wink gets you into trouble.
    And foolish chattering destroys you.

11 The mouths of those who do right pour out life like a fountain.
    But the mouths of sinners hide their evil plans.

12 Hate stirs up fights.
    But love erases all sins by forgiving them.

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10 Whoever winks maliciously(A) causes grief,
    and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(B)
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(C)

12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.(D)

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