18 One (A)who conceals hatred has lying lips,
And one who spreads slander is a fool.
19 When there are (B)many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable,
But (C)one who restrains his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is like (D)choice silver,
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
21 The (E)lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools (F)die for lack of [a]understanding.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:21 Lit heart

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