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The words of the wicked are a lying-in-wait for blood; but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.

Overthrow the wicked, and they are no [more]; but the house of the righteous shall stand.

A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.

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The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
    but the speech of the upright rescues them.(A)

The wicked are overthrown and are no more,(B)
    but the house of the righteous stands firm.(C)

A person is praised according to their prudence,
    and one with a warped(D) mind is despised.

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