4 A wicked person listens to malicious talk;[a]a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
7 Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;how much worse are lies for a ruler.
20 One with a twisted mind will not succeed,and one with deceitful speech will fall into ruin.(A)
27 The intelligent person restrains his words,(A)and one who keeps a cool head[a]is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,discerning when he seals his lips.(B)
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