19 (A)When words are many, transgression is not lacking, (B)but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
19 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,but the one who controls his lips is wise.(A)
23 (A)A prudent man conceals knowledge, (B)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)
3 (A)Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; (B)he who opens wide his lips (C)comes to ruin.
3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life;(A)the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.(B)
28 Even a fool (A)who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
28 Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,discerning when he seals his lips.(A)
13 If one gives an answer (A)before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(A)
23 (A)Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue (B)keeps himself out of (C)trouble.
23 The one who guards his mouth and tonguekeeps himself out of trouble.(A)
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