Proverbs 10:19
Legacy Standard Bible
19 When there are (A)many words, transgression is unavoidable,
But (B)he who holds back his lips has insight.
Proverbs 10:19
Christian Standard Bible
19 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is prudent.(A)
Proverbs 12:23
Legacy Standard Bible
23 A (A)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 12:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)
Proverbs 13:3
Legacy Standard Bible
3 The one who (A)guards his mouth keeps his soul;
The one who (B)opens wide his lips [a]comes to ruin.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:3 Lit ruin is his
Proverbs 13:3
Christian Standard Bible
3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life;(A)
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.(B)
Proverbs 17:28
Legacy Standard Bible
28 Even an ignorant fool, when he (A)keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered understanding.
Proverbs 17:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent—
discerning, when he seals his lips.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
Legacy Standard Bible
13 He who (A)responds with a word before he hears,
It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
Christian Standard Bible
13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(A)
Proverbs 21:23
Legacy Standard Bible
23 He who (A)keeps his mouth and his tongue,
Keeps his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 The one who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.(A)
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