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26 A kiss on the lips—
    that’s what someone who gives an honest answer deserves.[a]

27 First do your outside work,
    preparing your land for yourself.
        After that, build your house.

28 Don’t testify against your neighbor without a cause,
    and don’t lie when you speak.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 24:26 The Heb. lacks deserves
  2. Proverbs 24:28 Lit. don’t deceive with your lips