Proverbs 10:18-21
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)
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of sense.(C)
Proverbs 10:18-21
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.
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
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Proverbs 10:31-32
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Proverbs 10:31-32
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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 11:11-13
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11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,(A)
but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.(B)
Proverbs 11:11-13
King James Version
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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Proverbs 12:13-14
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Proverbs 12:13-14
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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 12:18-19
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19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Proverbs 12:18-19
King James Version
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Proverbs 12:22-23
King James Version
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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Proverbs 13:2-3
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2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,(A)
but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
Proverbs 13:2-3
King James Version
2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
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Proverbs 14:3
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Proverbs 14:3
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3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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Proverbs 15:1-2
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Proverbs 15:1-2
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15 A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
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Proverbs 15:4
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Proverbs 15:4
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4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
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Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(A)
but the hearts of fools are not upright.
Proverbs 15:7
King James Version
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
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Proverbs 15:23
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Proverbs 15:23
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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 15:28
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Proverbs 15:28
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28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
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