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11 Whoever loves a pure heart and whoever speaks graciously
has a king as his friend.
12 The Lord’s eyes watch over knowledge,
but he overturns the words of a treacherous person.

13 A lazy person says,
“There’s a lion outside!
I’ll be murdered in the streets!”

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11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
    will have the king for a friend.(A)

12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
    but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

13 The sluggard says, “There’s a lion outside!(B)
    I’ll be killed in the public square!”

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