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Proverbs 10:19-21
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Proverbs 10:19-21
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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)
Proverbs 10:19-21
King James Version
Proverbs 10:19-21
King James Version
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.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
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Proverbs 17:27-28
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Proverbs 17:27-28
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27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,(A)
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.(B)
28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.(C)
Proverbs 17:27-28
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Proverbs 17:27-28
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27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
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 19:2
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Proverbs 19:2
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2 Desire without knowledge is not good—
how much more will hasty feet miss the way!(A)
Proverbs 19:2
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Proverbs 19:2
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2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
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