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17 He is in the way of life who heeds correction,
    but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
18 He who hides hatred has lying lips.
    He who utters a slander is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience,
    but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

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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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