Proverbs 10:19
Legacy Standard Bible
19 When there are (A)many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But (B)he who holds back his lips has insight.
Proverbs 10:19
Revised Standard Version
19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 10:19
New International Version
19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.(A)
Proverbs 12:23
Legacy Standard Bible
23 A (A)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 12:23
Revised Standard Version
23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge,
but fools[a] proclaim their folly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:23 Heb the heart of fools
Proverbs 12:23
New International Version
Proverbs 13:3
Legacy Standard Bible
3 The one who (A)guards his mouth keeps his soul;
The one who (B)opens wide his lips [a]comes to ruin.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:3 Lit ruin is his
Proverbs 13:3
Revised Standard Version
3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life;
he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3
New International Version
Proverbs 17:28
Legacy Standard Bible
28 Even an ignorant fool, when he (A)keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered understanding.
Proverbs 17:28
Revised Standard Version
28 Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Proverbs 17:28
New International Version
28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
Legacy Standard Bible
13 He who (A)responds with a word before he hears,
It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
Revised Standard Version
13 If one gives answer before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
Proverbs 18:13
New International Version
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(A)
Proverbs 21:23
Legacy Standard Bible
23 He who (A)keeps his mouth and his tongue,
Keeps his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:23
Revised Standard Version
23 He who keeps his mouth and his tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.
Proverbs 21:23
New International Version
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