22 For they are life to those who find them,
and health to one’s whole body.
23 Guard your heart above all else,[a]
for it is the source of life.(A)
24 Don’t let your mouth speak dishonestly,(B)
and don’t let your lips talk deviously.

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Footnotes

  1. 4:23 Or heart with all diligence

22 for they are life to those who find them
    and health to one’s whole body.(A)
23 Above all else, guard(B) your heart,
    for everything you do flows from it.(C)
24 Keep your mouth free of perversity;
    keep corrupt talk far from your lips.

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