Proverbs 10:19

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹⁹When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is wise.^(A)

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Proverbs 17:27

Holman Christian Standard Bible

²⁷The intelligent person restrains his words,^(A)
and one who keeps a cool head^[a]
is a man of understanding.

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Ecclesiastes 5:1-2

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Caution in God’s Presence

5 ^[a]Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Better to draw near in obedience than to offer the sacrifice as fools do,^(A) for they ignorantly do wrong. ²^[b]Do not be hasty to speak, and do not be impulsive to make a speech before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.^(B)