Proverbs 10:19
Modern English Version
19 In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
but he who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:19
Authorized (King James) Version
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin:
but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 12:23
Modern English Version
23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,
but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
Authorized (King James) Version
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge:
but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 13:3
Modern English Version
3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
but he who opens wide his lips will have destruction.
Proverbs 13:3
Authorized (King James) Version
3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life:
but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 17:28
Modern English Version
28 Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise;
and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:28
Authorized (King James) Version
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:
and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 18:13
Modern English Version
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
it is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
Authorized (King James) Version
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,
it is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 21:23
Modern English Version
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue
keeps his soul from trouble.
Proverbs 21:23
Authorized (King James) Version
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue
keepeth his soul from troubles.
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