19 (A)In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But (B)he who restrains his lips is wise.

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19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin:
    but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

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

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23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge:
    but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

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(A)He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

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He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life:
    but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

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28 (A)Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

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28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:
    and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

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13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.

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13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,
    it is folly and shame unto him.

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23 (A)Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.

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23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue
    keepeth his soul from troubles.

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