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18 A slip on the floor is better than a slip of the tongue;[a]
    in like manner the downfall of the wicked comes quickly.

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Footnotes

  1. 20:18–26 The ill-timed speech brings disaster (vv. 18–20); human respect may lead to rash promises and enmity (vv. 22–23); lies bring dishonor and lasting disgrace (vv. 24–26).

Inappropriate Speech

18 A slip on the pavement is better than a slip of the tongue;
    so the downfall of the wicked will occur speedily.

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Inappropriate Talk

18 A slip of the tongue is worse than a slip on the pavement; the wicked will go to ruin just as suddenly as a person slips and falls.

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