14 The wise store up knowledge,(A)
    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.(B)

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13 A gossip betrays a confidence,(A)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.(B)

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16 All who are prudent act with[a] knowledge,
    but fools expose(A) their folly.(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 13:16 Or prudent protect themselves through

The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,(A)
    but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.(B)

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11 Fools give full vent to their rage,(A)
    but the wise bring calm in the end.(B)

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