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Proverbs 15:3-5
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3 The Lord sees everything,
    whether good or bad.
4 Kind words are good medicine,
but deceitful words
    can really hurt.
5 Don't be a fool
and disobey your parents.
    Be smart! Accept correction.

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Proverbs 15:3-5
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3 The eyes(A) of the Lord are everywhere,(B)
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.(C)

4 The soothing tongue(D) is a tree of life,(E)
    but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.(F)

5 A fool spurns a parent’s discipline,
    but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.(G)

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