Proverbs 10:19
New International Version
19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.(A)
Proverbs 10:19
Common English Bible
19 With lots of words comes wrongdoing,
but the wise restrain their lips.
Proverbs 10:19
King James Version
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
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Proverbs 10:19
New King James Version
Proverbs 12:23
New International Version
Proverbs 12:23
Common English Bible
23 The shrewd conceal their knowledge,
but the heart of fools proclaims their stupidity.
Proverbs 12:23
King James Version
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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Proverbs 12:23
New King James Version
23 (A)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 13:3
New International Version
Proverbs 13:3
Common English Bible
3 People who watch their mouths guard their lives,
but those who open their lips are ruined.
Proverbs 13:3
King James Version
3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
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Proverbs 13:3
New King James Version
3 (A)He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
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 17:28
Common English Bible
28 Fools who keep quiet are deemed wise;
those who shut their lips are smart.
Proverbs 17:28
King James Version
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
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Proverbs 17:28
New King James Version
28 (A)Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
Proverbs 18:13
New International Version
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
Common English Bible
13 Those who answer before they listen
are foolish and disgraceful.
Proverbs 18:13
King James Version
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
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Proverbs 18:13
New King James Version
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 21:23
New International Version
Proverbs 21:23
Common English Bible
23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues
guard themselves from trouble.
Proverbs 21:23
King James Version
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
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Proverbs 21:23
New King James Version
23 (A)Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.
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