19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but the prudent are restrained in speech.(A)
19 (A)When words are many, transgression is not lacking, (B)but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
23 One who is clever conceals knowledge, but the mind of a fool[a] broadcasts folly.(A)
23 (A)A prudent man conceals knowledge, (B)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
3 Those who guard their mouths preserve their lives; those who open wide their lips come to ruin.(A)
3 (A)Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; (B)he who opens wide his lips (C)comes to ruin.
28 Even fools who keep silent are considered wise; when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent.(A)
28 Even a fool (A)who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
13 If one gives answer before hearing, it is folly and shame.(A)
13 If one gives an answer (A)before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
23 To watch over mouth and tongue is to keep out of trouble.(A)
23 (A)Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue (B)keeps himself out of (C)trouble.
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