18 Whoever (A)hides hatred has lying lips,
And (B)whoever spreads slander is a fool.

19 (C)In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But (D)he who restrains his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
The heart of the wicked is worth 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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