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22 A hothead stirs up a fight,
and a quick-tempered person commits many sins.
23 A person’s arrogance will humble him,
but a humble spirit will attain honor.
24 The partner of a thief hates his own life.
He hears the oath,[a] but he does not reveal anything.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 29:24 Or curse. He cannot testify for fear of reprisal or self-incrimination.

22 An angry person stirs up conflict,
    and a hot-tempered person commits many sins.(A)

23 Pride brings a person low,(B)
    but the lowly in spirit gain honor.(C)

24 The accomplices of thieves are their own enemies;
    they are put under oath and dare not testify.(D)

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