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But I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.
For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.
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For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.
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Like a thornbush that goes into the hand of a drunkard, so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
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He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
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Do you see a man who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.
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He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.
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A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
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Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
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nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.
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Like the legs of the lame that hang loose: so is a parable in the mouth of fools.
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The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.
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Oh that you would be completely silent. Then you would be wise.
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Shall vain words have an end? Or what provokes you that you answer? I also could speak as you do. If your soul were in my soul's place, I could join words together against you, and shake my head at you,
"Who is this who darkens counsel by words without knowledge?
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Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you also be like him.
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"Do not slander a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be held guilty.
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The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?