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

20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
    but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

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19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

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