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19     a witness who lies,
    and someone who starts ·arguments [conflicts; fights] among·families [brothers; Ps. 133].

Warning About Adultery

20 My son, ·keep [protect] your father’s commands,
    and don’t ·forget [L abandon; forsake] your mother’s ·teaching [instruction].
21 ·Keep their words in mind [L Bind them to your heart] forever
    ·as though you had them tied [fasten them] around your neck.

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19         a false witness(A) who pours out lies(B)
        and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.(C)

Warning Against Adultery

20 My son,(D) keep your father’s command
    and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.(E)
21 Bind them always on your heart;
    fasten them around your neck.(F)

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