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19 If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin.
    If you are wise, you will keep quiet.

20 The words of a good person are like pure silver.
    But an evil person’s thoughts are worth little.
21 A good person’s words will help many others.
    But a foolish person dies because he doesn’t have wisdom.

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

20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
    but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.(B)

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