Holy Scripture
Proverbs 10:9
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“Absalom was a treacherous man, and "stole all men's hearts." And observe how great was his treachery. "He went about," it saith, "and said, `Hast thou no judgment?'" wishing to conciliate every one to himself. But David was guileless. What then? Look at the end of them both, look, how full of utter madness was the for…”
Source: Septuagint
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9He that walks simply, walks confidently; But he that perverts his ways shall be known.
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7The memory of the just is praised; But the name of the ungodly man is extinguished.
8A wise man in heart will receive commandments; But he that is unguarded in his lips shall be overthrown in his perverseness.
— Proverbs 10:9 —
10He that winks with his eyes deceitfully, procures griefs for men; But he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.
11There is a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; But destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.