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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes;
But he that is wise hearkeneth unto counsel.
16 A fool’s vexation is [a]presently known;
But a prudent man concealeth shame.
17 He that [b]uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness;
But a false witness, deceit.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:16 Or, openly. Hebrew in the day.
  2. Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew breatheth out.