Proverbs 16:23-24
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23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:27
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27 An ungodly man digs up evil,
and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
Proverbs 17:5
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5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker,
and he who is glad at calamities will not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
much less lying lips to a prince.
Proverbs 17:9
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9 He who covers a transgression seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter separates friends.
Proverbs 17:27-28
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27 He who has knowledge spares his words,
and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holds his peace, is counted wise;
and he who shuts his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 18:4
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4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters,
and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
Proverbs 18:13
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13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
it is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:17
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17 He who is first in his own cause seems just,
but his neighbor comes and searches him.
Proverbs 18:20-21
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20 A man’s stomach will be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
and with the increase of his lips will he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 20:3
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3 It is an honor for a man to cease from strife,
but every fool will be meddling.
Proverbs 20:3
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3 It is an honor for a man to cease from strife,
but every fool will be meddling.
Proverbs 22:11
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11 He who loves pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips
the king will be his friend.
Proverbs 23:9
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Saying Ten
9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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