Proverbs 10:17-21
New King James Version
17 He who keeps instruction is in the way of life,
But he who refuses correction [a]goes astray.
19 (C)In the multitude of words sin is not lacking,
But (D)he who restrains his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools die for lack of [b]wisdom.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:17 leads
- Proverbs 10:21 Lit. heart
Proverbs 10:17-21
New International Version
17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,(A)
but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips(B)
and spreads slander is a fool.
19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.(C)
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of sense.(D)
Proverbs 13:3
New King James Version
3 (A)He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 13:3
New International Version
Proverbs 17:27
New King James Version
27 (A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
Proverbs 17:27
New International Version
Proverbs 21:23
New King James Version
23 (A)Whoever guards his mouth and tongue
Keeps his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:23
New International Version
Proverbs 12:18
New King James Version
18 (A)There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
Proverbs 12:18
New International Version
Proverbs 29:20
New King James Version
20 Do you see a man hasty in his words?
(A)There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 29:20
New International Version
20 Do you see someone who speaks in haste?
There is more hope for a fool than for them.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
New King James Version
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
New International Version
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(A)
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