Proverbs 10:19
Revised Standard Version
19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
Proverbs 10:19
American Standard Version
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression;
But he that refraineth his lips [a]doeth wisely.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:19 Or, is wise
Proverbs 12:23
Revised Standard Version
23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge,
but fools[a] proclaim their folly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:23 Heb the heart of fools
Proverbs 12:23
American Standard Version
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge;
But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 13:3
Revised Standard Version
3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life;
he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3
American Standard Version
3 He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life;
But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 17:28
Revised Standard Version
28 Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Proverbs 17:28
American Standard Version
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise;
[a]When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:28 Or, He that shutteth his lips is etc.
Proverbs 18:13
Revised Standard Version
13 If one gives answer before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
Proverbs 18:13
American Standard Version
13 He that giveth answer before he heareth,
It is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 21:23
Revised Standard Version
23 He who keeps his mouth and his tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.
Proverbs 21:23
American Standard Version
23 Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue
Keepeth his soul from troubles.
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