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Proverbs 21:23

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Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

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  1. Proverbs 21:21

    He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

  2. Proverbs 21:22

    A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, and casteth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

  3. Proverbs 21:24

    Proud and haughty scorner is his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

  4. Proverbs 21:25

    The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

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Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.