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6 The words of those who are evil hide and wait to spill people’s blood.
    But the speech of those who are honest saves them from traps like that.

7 Sinners are destroyed and taken away.
    But the houses of godly people stand firm.

8 A person is praised for how wise they are.
    But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.

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