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The words of a man's mouth are deep waters, [and] the fountain of wisdom is a gushing brook.

It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to wrong the righteous in judgment.

A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.

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The words of the mouth are deep waters,(A)
    but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

It is not good to be partial to the wicked(B)
    and so deprive the innocent of justice.(C)

The lips of fools bring them strife,
    and their mouths invite a beating.(D)

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