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Proverbs 17:4

4
An evildoer gives heed to lips of wickedness;
A liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.

Proverbs 17:7

7
Excellent lips are not fitting for a wicked fool,
Even less are lying lips for a noble man.

Proverbs 17:20

20
He who has a crooked heart finds no good,
And he who is perverted in his tongue falls into evil.

Proverbs 17:27 - 17:28

27
He who holds back his words has knowledge,
And he who has a cool spirit is a man of discernment.
28
Even an ignorant fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered understanding.