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My mouth shall speak wisdom; and the thinking of mine heart shall speak prudence.

I shall bow down mine ear into a parable; I shall open my reason set forth in a psaltery. (I shall listen closely to a parable; then I shall set forth my understanding on a lute.)

Why shall I dread in the evil day? the wickedness of mine heel shall (en)compass me. (Why should I have fear, or be afraid, on the day of evil, when the wickedness of my enemies shall surround me?)

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My mouth will speak words of wisdom;(A)
    the meditation of my heart will give you understanding.(B)
I will turn my ear to a proverb;(C)
    with the harp(D) I will expound my riddle:(E)

Why should I fear(F) when evil days come,
    when wicked deceivers surround me—

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