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24 The crown of the wise is their wisdom,[a]
    but folly is the garland[b] of fools.
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
    but one who utters lies is a betrayer.
26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence,
    and one’s children will have a refuge.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 14:24 Cn Compare Gk: Heb riches
  2. Proverbs 14:24 Cn: Heb is the folly

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