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18 He who hides hatred has lying lips.
    He who utters a slander is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience,
    but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver.
    The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

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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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