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21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
    and those who love it will eat its fruits.(A)

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21 The tongue has the power of life and death,(A)
    and those who love it will eat its fruit.(B)

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For dreams come with many cares, and a fool’s voice with many words.

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A dream(A) comes when there are many cares,
    and many words mark the speech of a fool.(B)

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For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is mature,[a] able to keep the whole body in check with a bridle.(A)

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  1. 3.2 Gk a mature man

We all stumble(A) in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say(B) is perfect,(C) able to keep their whole body in check.(D)

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