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19 When there are (A)many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But (B)he who holds back his lips has insight.
20 The tongue of the righteous is as (C)choice silver,
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
21 The (D)lips of the righteous feed many,
But ignorant fools (E)die for lack of a heart of wisdom.

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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)

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