Proverbs 10:018-19
New International Version
18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips(A)
and spreads slander is a fool.
19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.(B)
Proverbs 10:018-19
King James Version
18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
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Proverbs 10:31-32
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Proverbs 10:31-32
King James Version
31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
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Proverbs 12:13-14
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Proverbs 12:13-14
King James Version
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.
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Proverbs 12:17-18
New International Version
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(A)
Proverbs 12:17-18
King James Version
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
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Proverbs 15:1
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Proverbs 15:1
King James Version
15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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Proverbs 15:4
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Proverbs 15:4
King James Version
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
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Proverbs 16:23
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:23 Or prudent / and make their lips persuasive
Proverbs 16:23
King James Version
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
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Proverbs 16:28
New International Version
Proverbs 16:28
King James Version
28 A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends.
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Proverbs 18:13
New International Version
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
King James Version
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.
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Proverbs 18:21
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Proverbs 18:21
King James Version
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
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Proverbs 24:26
New International Version
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
King James Version
26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
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Proverbs 25:11
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:11 Or possibly apricots
Proverbs 25:11
King James Version
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
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Proverbs 25:15
New International Version
Proverbs 25:15
King James Version
15 By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue breaketh the bone.
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