19 In many words there cannot want iniquity: but he that refraineth his lips, is wise:

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19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
    but the prudent hold their tongues.(A)

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23 A wise man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of the fools publisheth foolishness.

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23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,(A)
    but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.(B)

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He that keepeth his mouth, keepeth his life: but he that openeth his lips, destruction shall be to him.

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Those who guard their lips(A) preserve their lives,(B)
    but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.(C)

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28 Even a fool, (when he holdeth his peace) is counted wise, and he that stoppeth his lips, prudent.

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28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
    and discerning if they hold their tongues.(A)

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13 He that answereth a matter before he hear it, it is folly and shame unto him.

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13 To answer before listening—
    that is folly and shame.(A)

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23 He that keepeth his mouth and his tongue, keepeth his soul from afflictions.

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23 Those who guard their mouths(A) and their tongues
    keep themselves from calamity.(B)

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