Proverbs 10:19
New Living Translation
19 Too much talk leads to sin.
Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
Proverbs 10:19
International Standard Version
19 Transgression is at work where people talk too much,
but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent.
Proverbs 12:23
New Living Translation
23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
International Standard Version
23 A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself,[a]
but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:23 The Heb. lacks to himself
Proverbs 13:3
New Living Translation
3 Those who control their tongue will have a long life;
opening your mouth can ruin everything.
Proverbs 13:3
International Standard Version
3 Anyone who guards his words protects his life;
anyone who talks too much[a] is ruined.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:3 Lit. who opens wide his lips
Proverbs 17:28
New Living Translation
28 Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Proverbs 17:28
International Standard Version
28 Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent;
he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.
Proverbs 18:13
New Living Translation
13 Spouting off before listening to the facts
is both shameful and foolish.
Proverbs 18:13
International Standard Version
13 Whoever answers before listening
is both foolish and shameful.
Proverbs 21:23
New Living Translation
23 Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,
and you will stay out of trouble.
Proverbs 21:23
International Standard Version
23 Whoever watches his mouth and tongue
keeps himself from trouble.
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