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Proverbs 21:22-24
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22 To a city of warriors, the wise ascends,
    and he will bring down the stronghold—its object of trust.
23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue,
    he guards his life[a] from danger.
24 The proud, haughty one: “scoffer” is his name;
    he acts with arrogance of pride.

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  1. Proverbs 21:23 Or “soul,” or “inner self”
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Proverbs 21:22-24
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22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty(A)
    and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

23 Those who guard their mouths(B) and their tongues
    keep themselves from calamity.(C)

24 The proud and arrogant person(D)—“Mocker” is his name—
    behaves with insolent fury.

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