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191. Behold the man that angereth the public by the speaking of vain words: he will be despised of all men.

192. Worse even than injuring one's friends is the speaking of vain words before many.

193. He that multiplieth empty words declareth loud his want of worth.

194. Behold the man that speaketh vain words in an assembly: no profit will come unto him and all that is good will flee from his side.

195. Even the worthy will lose honour and respect if they indulge in vain speaking. Rh