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19 Where many words are spoken, sin is not absent,
    but whoever restrains his tongue is prudent.
20 The tongue of the just man is like pure silver;
    the heart of the wicked is without worth.
21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of 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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