19 (A)In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But (B)he who restrains 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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17 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of wicked intentions is hated.

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17 A quick-tempered person(A) does foolish things,(B)
    and the one who devises evil schemes is hated.(C)

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32 (A)He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

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32 Better a patient person than a warrior,
    one with self-control than one who takes a city.

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27 (A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

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27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,(A)
    and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.(B)

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