Proverbs 5:2
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Malachi 2:6-7
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6 (A)True instruction[a] was in his mouth, and no wrong was found on his lips. He walked with me in peace and uprightness, and he (B)turned many from iniquity. 7 For (C)the lips of a priest should guard knowledge, and people[b] should seek instruction from his mouth, for he is the messenger of the Lord of hosts.
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- Malachi 2:6 Or law; also verses 7, 8, 9
- Malachi 2:7 Hebrew they
Proverbs 16:23
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23 (A)The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 15:7
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- Proverbs 15:7 Or the hearts of fools are not steadfast
Proverbs 15:2
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2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but (A)the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Proverbs 10:21
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21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for (A)lack of sense.
Psalm 119:13
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- Psalm 119:13 Or all the just decrees
Psalm 71:15
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15 My (A)mouth will tell of your righteous acts,
of your deeds of salvation all the day,
for (B)their number is past my knowledge.
Psalm 45:2
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2 You are (A)the most handsome of the sons of men;
(B)grace is poured upon your lips;
therefore God has blessed you forever.
Proverbs 20:15
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15 There is gold and abundance of (A)costly stones,
(B)but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
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