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18 Whoever hides hate is a liar.
    Whoever tells lies is a fool.

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 very little.

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18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips(A)
    and spreads slander is a fool.

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

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

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18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

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