Proverbs 10:19
New American Standard Bible
19 When there are (A)many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable,
But (B)one who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:19
New King James Version
Proverbs 12:23
New American Standard Bible
23 A (A)prudent person conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
New King James Version
23 (A)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 13:3
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:3 Lit ruin is his
Proverbs 13:3
New King James Version
3 (A)He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 17:28
New American Standard Bible
28 Even a fool, when he (A)keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
Proverbs 17:28
New King James Version
28 (A)Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
Proverbs 18:13
New American Standard Bible
13 One who (A)gives an answer before he hears,
It is foolishness and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
New King James Version
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 21:23
New American Standard Bible
23 One who (A)guards his mouth and his tongue,
Guards his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:23
New King James Version
23 (A)Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.
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