Proverbs 10:11
New Living Translation
11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:11
Living Bible
11 There is living truth in what a good man says, but the mouth of the evil man is filled with curses.
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Proverbs 10:11
New International Version
Proverbs 10:11
King James Version
11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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Proverbs 15:4
New Living Translation
4 Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
Living Bible
4 Gentle words cause life and health; griping brings discouragement.
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Proverbs 15:4
New International Version
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 15:23
New Living Translation
23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23
Living Bible
23 Everyone enjoys giving good advice, and how wonderful it is to be able to say the right thing at the right time!
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Proverbs 15:23
New International Version
Proverbs 15:23
King James Version
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
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Proverbs 16:23-24
New Living Translation
23 From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.
24 Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
Proverbs 16:23-24
Living Bible
23 From a wise mind comes careful and persuasive speech.
24 Kind words are like honey—enjoyable and healthful.
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Proverbs 16:23-24
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Proverbs 16:23-24
King James Version
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Proverbs 18:4
New Living Translation
4 Wise words are like deep waters;
wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.
Proverbs 18:4
New International Version
4 The words of the mouth are deep waters,(A)
but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
Proverbs 18:4
King James Version
4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
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Proverbs 18:21
New Living Translation
21 The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
Proverbs 18:21
Living Bible
21 Those who love to talk will suffer the consequences. Men have died for saying the wrong thing!
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Proverbs 18:21
New International Version
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 26:23
New Living Translation
23 Smooth[a] words may hide a wicked heart,
just as a pretty glaze covers a clay pot.
Footnotes
- 26:23 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads Burning.
Proverbs 26:23
Living Bible
23 Pretty words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a common clay pot.
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Proverbs 26:23
New International Version
23 Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware
are fervent[a] lips with an evil heart.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:23 Hebrew; Septuagint smooth
Proverbs 26:23
King James Version
23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
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