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19 Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk,
    but whoever seals his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of a righteous person is pure silver.
    The hearts of wicked people are worthless.
21 The lips of a righteous person feed many,
    but stubborn fools die because they have no sense.

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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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