Proverbs 21:21-23

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

²¹Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find life^[a] and honour.
²²One wise person went up against a city of warriors
    and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted.
²³To watch over mouth and tongue
    is to keep out of trouble.

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Proverbs 21:21 Gk: Heb life and righteousness

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