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19 When there are many words, sin never stops,[a]
but a person who restrains his lips acts wisely.

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  1. Proverbs 10:19 Or cannot be avoided

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

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23 The person who guards his mouth and his tongue
    guards himself from troubles.

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23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue,
    he guards his life[a] from danger.

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  1. Proverbs 21:23 Or “soul,” or “inner self”