19 (A)In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But (B)he who restrains his lips is wise.

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For (A)we all stumble in many things. (B)If anyone does not stumble in word, (C)he is a [a]perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body.

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Footnotes

  1. James 3:2 mature

Qualities Needed in Trials

19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (A)slow to speak, (B)slow to wrath;

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:19 NU Know this or This you know

27 (A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
28 (B)Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

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13 The words of his mouth begin with foolishness,
And the end of his talk is raving madness.
14 (A)A fool also multiplies words.
No man knows what is to be;
Who can tell him (B)what will be after him?

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For a dream comes through much activity,
And (A)a fool’s voice is known by his many words.

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Prayer for Wisdom and Forgiveness

To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.

39 I said, “I will guard my ways,
Lest I sin with my (A)tongue;
I will restrain my mouth with a muzzle,
While the wicked are before me.”

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