Proverbs 18:20
New Living Translation
20 Wise words satisfy like a good meal;
the right words bring satisfaction.
Proverbs 25:11-12
New Living Translation
11 Timely advice is lovely,
like golden apples in a silver basket.
12 To one who listens, valid criticism
is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
Proverbs 12:13-14
New Living Translation
13 The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
14 Wise words bring many benefits,
and hard work brings rewards.
Proverbs 13:2
New Living Translation
2 Wise words will win you a good meal,
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.
Proverbs 22:18
New Living Translation
18 For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart
and always ready on your lips.
Proverbs 22:21
New Living Translation
21 In this way, you may know the truth
and take an accurate report to those who sent you.
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