Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 13:3

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

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He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.
— Proverbs 13:3

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Illustration of Proverbs 13:3 — He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly will come to ruin.

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