(A)A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth,
But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.
(B)He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

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23 (A)Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.

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A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath

15 A (A)soft answer turns away wrath,
But (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
(C)But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

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