Proverbs 10:32
New Living Translation
32 The lips of the godly speak helpful words,
but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.
Proverbs 18:6-8
New Living Translation
6 Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
they are asking for a beating.
7 The mouths of fools are their ruin;
they trap themselves with their lips.
8 Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart.
Proverbs 15:28
New Living Translation
28 The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
Proverbs 15:2
New Living Translation
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
Proverbs 12:18
New Living Translation
18 Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 12:6
New Living Translation
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
Proverbs 11:11
New Living Translation
11 Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper,
but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.
Proverbs 2:12
New Living Translation
12 Wisdom will save you from evil people,
from those whose words are twisted.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
New Living Translation
10 The Teacher sought to find just the right words to express truths clearly.[a]
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- 12:10 Or sought to write what was upright and true.
Titus 2:8
New Living Translation
8 Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us.
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Daniel 4:27
New Living Translation
27 “‘King Nebuchadnezzar, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Break from your wicked past and be merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will continue to prosper.’
Ecclesiastes 10:12
New Living Translation
12 Wise words bring approval,
but fools are destroyed by their own words.
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