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When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
and with dishonor comes disgrace.
The words of one’s mouth are deep waters,
a fountain of wisdom, a flowing brook.
Showing partiality to the wicked is not good,
nor is depriving the innocent of justice.

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When wickedness comes, so does contempt,
    and with shame comes reproach.

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

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

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