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19 When there are (A)many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But (B)he who holds back his lips has insight.

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

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23 A (A)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

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

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The one who (A)guards his mouth keeps his soul;
The one who (B)opens wide his lips [a]comes to ruin.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:3 Lit ruin is his

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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28 Even an ignorant fool, when he (A)keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered understanding.

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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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13 He who (A)responds with a word before he hears,
It is folly and shame to him.

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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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23 He who (A)keeps his mouth and his tongue,
Keeps his soul from troubles.

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

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