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10 Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache.
    The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
11 The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life,
    but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence.
12 Hate starts quarrels,
    but love covers every wrong.

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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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