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14 A wise woman builds her house,
    but a foolish one picks it to splinters with her own hands.
Whoever travels through life with integrity respects the Eternal,
    but whoever turns from it hates Him.
A fool’s words betray his pride and invite punishment,
    but the humble speech of the wise will spare them.

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14 The wise woman builds her house,(A)
    but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.

Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly,
    but those who despise him are devious in their ways.

A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride,(B)
    but the lips of the wise protect them.(C)

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