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Proverbs 14:3-8 English Revised Version (ERV)

3. In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

4. Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.

5. A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness uttereth lies.

6. A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: but knowledge is easy unto him that hath understanding.

7. Go into the presence of a foolish man, and thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

8. The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: but the folly of fools is deceit.

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