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

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19 When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is prudent.(A)

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23 (A)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)

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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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The one who guards his mouth protects his life;(A)
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.(B)

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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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28 Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent—
discerning, when he seals his lips.(A)

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13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.

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13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(A)

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23 (A)Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.

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23 The one who guards his mouth and tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.(A)

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