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With the coming of the wicked come also hath contempt, And with shame -- reproach.

Deep waters [are] the words of a man's mouth, The fountain of wisdom [is] a flowing brook.

Acceptance of the face of the wicked [is] not good, To turn aside the righteous in judgment.

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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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