If you have done foolishly in lifting up yourself, or if you have thought evil, lay your hand upon your mouth.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Mouth. Fools ought not to govern. (Worthington)
Many might have been deemed wise, if they had continued in a lower station. (Calmet)
Hebrew, "If thou hast acted foolishly in raising thyself, and if thou hast entertained evil thoughts, put thy hand to thy mouth. "(Haydock)
Chaldean, "put not thy "Give not way to pride, or to insolent language. (Calmet)
