13 [a]An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips,
But the (A)righteous will escape from trouble.

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  1. Proverbs 12:13 Lit In the offense of the lips is an evil snare

One who (A)guards his mouth protects his life;
One who (B)opens wide his lips [a]comes to ruin.

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  1. Proverbs 13:3 Lit ruin is his

21 (A)Death and life are in the [a]power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its (B)fruit.

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  1. Proverbs 18:21 Lit hand

For we all (A)stumble in many ways. (B)If anyone does not stumble in [a]what he says, he is a (C)perfect man, able to [b](D)rein in the whole body as well.

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  1. James 3:2 Lit word
  2. James 3:2 Or hold in check

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