Proverbs 10:19
World English Bible
19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience,
but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Proverbs 10:19
New American Standard Bible
19 When there are (A)many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable,
But (B)one who restrains his lips is wise.
Proverbs 12:23
World English Bible
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
New American Standard Bible
23 A (A)prudent person conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 13:3
World English Bible
3 He who guards his mouth guards his soul.
One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:3 Lit ruin is his
Proverbs 17:28
World English Bible
28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
Proverbs 17:28
New American Standard Bible
28 Even a fool, when he (A)keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
Proverbs 18:13
World English Bible
13 He who answers before he hears,
that is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
New American Standard Bible
13 One who (A)gives an answer before he hears,
It is foolishness and shame to him.
Proverbs 21:23
World English Bible
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue
keeps his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:23
New American Standard Bible
23 One who (A)guards his mouth and his tongue,
Guards his soul from troubles.
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