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
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19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but the prudent are restrained in speech.(A)
Proverbs 12:23
World English Bible
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
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Footnotes
- 12.23 Heb the heart of fools
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
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3 Those who guard their mouths preserve their lives;
those who open wide their lips come to ruin.(A)
Proverbs 17:28
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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.
Proverbs 17:28
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28 Even fools who keep silent are considered wise;
when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
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13 He who answers before he hears,
that is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
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13 If one gives answer before hearing,
it is folly and shame.(A)
Proverbs 21:23
World English Bible
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue
keeps his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:23
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23 To watch over mouth and tongue
is to keep out of trouble.(A)
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