19 (A)When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
    (B)but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
20 The tongue of the righteous is (C)choice silver;
    the heart of the wicked is of little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
    but fools die for (D)lack of sense.

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