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Proverbs 18:3-5
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3 When a wicked person comes, contempt also comes,
and along with dishonor, derision.

4 The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,(A)
a flowing river, a fountain of wisdom.[a]

5 It is not good to show partiality to the guilty,(B)
denying an innocent person justice.(C)

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  1. 18:4 Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river
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Proverbs 18:3-5
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3 When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
    and with shame comes reproach.

4 The words of the mouth are deep waters,(A)
    but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.

5 It is not good to be partial to the wicked(B)
    and so deprive the innocent of justice.(C)

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