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17 Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life,
    but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray.

18 Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar,
    and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19 Transgression is at work where people talk too much,
    but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.

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17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,(A)
    but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips(B)
    and spreads slander is a fool.

19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
    but the prudent hold their tongues.(C)

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