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21 No harm can come to the righteous,
    but the wicked are overwhelmed with disaster.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Adonai,
    but those who deal faithfully are his delight.
23 A cautious person conceals knowledge,
    but the heart of a fool blurts out folly.

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21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(A)
    but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 The Lord detests lying lips,(B)
    but he delights(C) in people who are trustworthy.(D)

23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,(E)
    but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.(F)

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