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The Eternal can see all things;
    His gaze is fixed on both the evil and the good.
A word of encouragement heals the one who receives it,
    but a deceitful word breaks the spirit.
Fools refuse their parents’ guidance,
    but sensible children accept correction.

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The eyes(A) of the Lord are everywhere,(B)
    keeping watch on the wicked and the good.(C)

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

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

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