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11 The speech of the righteous is a fountain of life,
    but the speech of the wicked is a cover for violence.

12 Hate stirs up disputes,
    but love covers all kinds of transgressions.

13 On the lips of the intelligent is found wisdom,
    but a stick is in store for the back of a fool.

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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 conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.(C)

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,(D)
    but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.(E)

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