Proverbs 10:18-20

New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition

¹⁸Lying lips conceal hatred,
    and whoever utters slander is a fool.
¹⁹When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
    but the prudent are restrained in speech.
²⁰The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
    the mind of the wicked is of little worth.

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