19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
    but the prudent hold their tongues.(A)

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19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

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13 Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk,(A)
    and so the innocent escape trouble.(B)

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13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.

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Those who guard their lips(A) preserve their lives,(B)
    but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.(C)

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He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

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