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12 
Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].
13 
On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,
But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
14 
Wise men store up and treasure knowledge [in mind and heart],
But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.

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

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,(B)
    but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.(C)

14 The wise store up knowledge,(D)
    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.(E)

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