19 When there are (A)many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable,But (B)one who restrains his lips is wise.
19 (A)When words are many, transgression is not lacking, (B)but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
23 A (A)prudent person conceals knowledge,But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
23 (A)A prudent man conceals knowledge, (B)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
3 One who (A)guards his mouth protects his life;One who (B)opens wide his lips [a]comes to ruin.
3 (A)Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; (B)he who opens wide his lips (C)comes to ruin.
28 Even a fool, when he (A)keeps silent, is considered wise;When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
28 Even a fool (A)who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
13 One who (A)gives an answer before he hears,It is foolishness and shame to him.
13 If one gives an answer (A)before he hears, it is his folly and shame.
23 One who (A)guards his mouth and his tongue,Guards his soul from troubles.
23 (A)Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue (B)keeps himself out of (C)trouble.
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