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Proverbs 21:21-23
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find life[a] and honor.
22 One wise person went up against a city of warriors
    and brought down the stronghold in which they trusted.
23 To watch over mouth and tongue
    is to keep out of trouble.

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  1. Proverbs 21:21 Gk: Heb life and righteousness
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Proverbs 21:21-23
New International Version

21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love
    finds life, prosperity[a](A) and honor.(B)

22 One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty(C)
    and pull down the stronghold in which they trust.

23 Those who guard their mouths(D) and their tongues
    keep themselves from calamity.(E)

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  1. Proverbs 21:21 Or righteousness
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