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Proverbs 10:19
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Proverbs 10:19
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19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but the prudent are restrained in speech.(A)
Proverbs 10:19
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Proverbs 10:19
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19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.(A)
James 3:2
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James 3:2
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2 For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is mature,[a] able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle.(A)
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- 3.2 Gk a mature man
James 3:2
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James 3:2
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2 We all stumble(A) in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say(B) is perfect,(C) able to keep their whole body in check.(D)
James 1:19
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James 1:19
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Hearing and Doing the Word
19 You must understand this, my beloved brothers and sisters: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger,(A)
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James 1:19
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James 1:19
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Listening and Doing
19 My dear brothers and sisters,(A) take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak(B) and slow to become angry,
Psalm 39:1
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Psalm 39:1
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Psalm 39
Prayer for Wisdom and Forgiveness
To the leader: to Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
1 I said, “I will guard my ways
that I may not sin with my tongue;
I will keep a muzzle on my mouth
as long as the wicked are in my presence.”(A)
Psalm 39:1
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Psalm 39:1
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Psalm 39[a]
For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David.
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- Psalm 39:1 In Hebrew texts 39:1-13 is numbered 39:2-14.
Ecclesiastes 10:13-14
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Ecclesiastes 10:13-14
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13 The words of their mouths begin in foolishness,
and their talk ends in wicked madness,(A)
14 yet fools talk on and on.
No one knows what is to happen,
and who can tell anyone what the future holds?(B)
Ecclesiastes 10:13-14
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Ecclesiastes 10:13-14
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13 At the beginning their words are folly;
at the end they are wicked madness—
14 and fools multiply words.(A)
No one knows what is coming—
who can tell someone else what will happen after them?(B)
Proverbs 17:27-28
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Proverbs 17:27-28
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27 One who spares words is knowledgeable;
one who is cool in spirit has understanding.(A)
28 Even fools who keep silent are considered wise;
when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent.(B)
Proverbs 17:27-28
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Proverbs 17:27-28
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27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,(A)
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.(B)
28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.(C)
Ecclesiastes 5:3
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Ecclesiastes 5:3
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3 For dreams come with many cares, and a fool’s voice with many words.
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Ecclesiastes 5:3
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Ecclesiastes 5:3
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