Proverbs 30:32

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If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.

Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Do not be in a hurry; leave his presence, and don’t persist in a bad cause, since he will do whatever he wants.

Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,
discerning when he seals his lips.

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Look at me and shudder;
put your hand over your mouth.

I am so insignificant. How can I answer You?
I place my hand over my mouth.

For the king’s word is authoritative, and who can say to him, “What are you doing?”

Nations will see and be ashamed
of all their power.
They will put their hands over their mouths,
and their ears will become deaf.

Now we know that whatever the law says speaks to those who are subject to the law,

so that every mouth may be shut and the whole world may become subject to God’s judgment.