19When words are many, sin is unavoidable,
but he who restrains his lips is wise.
20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of judgment.
— Proverbs 10:19-21

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