19 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is prudent.(A)

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19 With lots of words comes wrongdoing,
    but the wise restrain their lips.

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23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)

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23 The shrewd conceal their knowledge,
    but the heart of fools proclaims their stupidity.

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The one who guards his mouth protects his life;(A)
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.(B)

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People who watch their mouths guard their lives,
    but those who open their lips are ruined.

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28 Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent—
discerning, when he seals his lips.(A)

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28 Fools who keep quiet are deemed wise;
    those who shut their lips are smart.

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13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(A)

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13 Those who answer before they listen
    are foolish and disgraceful.

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23 The one who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.(A)

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23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues
    guard themselves from trouble.

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