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21 No harm happens to the righteous,
    but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
    but those who act faithfully are his delight.
23 One who is clever conceals knowledge,
    but the mind of a fool[a] broadcasts folly.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:23 Heb the heart of fools

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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