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
Revised Standard Version
19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 12:23
English Standard Version
Proverbs 12:23
Revised Standard Version
23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge,
but fools[a] proclaim their folly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:23 Heb the heart of fools
Proverbs 13:3
English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:3
Revised Standard Version
3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life;
he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
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
Revised Standard Version
28 Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
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
Revised Standard Version
13 If one gives answer before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
Proverbs 21:23
English Standard Version
Proverbs 21:23
Revised Standard Version
23 He who keeps his mouth and his tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.
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