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19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
    but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

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19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression;
But he that refraineth his lips [a]doeth wisely.

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  1. Proverbs 10:19 Or, is wise

23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge,
    but fools[a] proclaim their folly.

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  1. Proverbs 12:23 Heb the heart of fools

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge;
But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

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He who guards his mouth preserves his life;
    he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

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He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life;
But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

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28 Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
    when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

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28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise;
[a]When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.

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  1. Proverbs 17:28 Or, He that shutteth his lips is etc.

13 If one gives answer before he hears,
    it is his folly and shame.

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13 He that giveth answer before he heareth,
It is folly and shame unto him.

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23 He who keeps his mouth and his tongue
    keeps himself out of trouble.

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

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