19 (A)In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But (B)he who restrains his lips is wise.

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13 (A)A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit (B)conceals a matter.

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(A)He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

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23 In all labor there is profit,
But [a]idle chatter leads only to poverty.

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  1. Proverbs 14:23 Lit. talk of the lips

23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
And (A)a word spoken [a]in due season, how good it is!

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  1. Proverbs 15:23 Lit. in its time

28 (A)Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

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36 But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.

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Qualities Needed in Trials

19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (A)slow to speak, (B)slow to wrath;

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  1. James 1:19 NU Know this or This you know

Qualities Needed in Trials

19 [a]So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, (A)slow to speak, (B)slow to wrath;

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Footnotes

  1. James 1:19 NU Know this or This you know

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