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The Book of Proverbs, Chapter 21, Verse 23

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22
A wise [man] scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.
King James Version
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.
American Standard Version
Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.
New English Translation
The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.
World English Bible
Whoever guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his soul from troubles.
24
Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.
25
The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.
26
He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.
27
The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?
28
A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
29
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.
30
[There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.
31
The horse [is] prepared against the day of battle: but safety [is] of the LORD.
1
A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold.
2
The rich and poor meet together: the LORD [is] the maker of them all.