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19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience,
    but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

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19 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is prudent.(A)

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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
    but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

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23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)

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He who guards his mouth guards his soul.
    One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.

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The one who guards his mouth protects his life;(A)
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.(B)

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28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
    When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.

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28 Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent—
discerning, when he seals his lips.(A)

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13 He who answers before he hears,
    that is folly and shame to him.

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13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(A)

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23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue
    keeps his soul from troubles.

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23 The one who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.(A)

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