6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.
6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare[a] of death.(A)
23 Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
23 To watch over mouth and tongue is to keep out of trouble.(A)
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