11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(A)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(B)

12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.(C)

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.(D)

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