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Proverbs 10:19-21
New King James Version
Proverbs 10:19-21
New King James Version
19 (A)In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But (B)he who restrains his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools die for lack of [a]wisdom.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:21 Lit. heart
Proverbs 10:19-21
New International Version
Proverbs 10:19-21
New International Version
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.
21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of sense.(B)
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