Proverbs 10:19
English Standard Version
19 (A)When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
(B)but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 10:19
Lexham English Bible
19 In many words, transgression is not lacking,
but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 12:23
English Standard Version
Proverbs 12:23
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:23 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 12:23 Hebrew “fools”
Proverbs 13:3
English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:3
Lexham English Bible
3 He who keeps his mouth guards his life;[a]
he who opens his lips, ruin belongs to him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:3 Or “soul,” or “inner self”
Proverbs 17:28
English Standard Version
28 Even a fool (A)who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Proverbs 17:28
Lexham English Bible
28 Even a fool who keeps silent shall be considered wise;[a]
he who closes his lips is intelligent.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:28 Literally “wise, he shall be considered”
Proverbs 18:13
English Standard Version
13 If one gives an answer (A)before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
Proverbs 18:13
Lexham English Bible
13 He who returns a word before he will hear,
folly itself belongs to him as well as[a] shame.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:13 Hebrew “and”
Proverbs 21:23
English Standard Version
Proverbs 21:23
Lexham English Bible
23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue,
he guards his life[a] from danger.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 21:23 Or “soul,” or “inner self”
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