Proverbs 11:12
New International Reader's Version
12 Whoever makes fun of their neighbor has no sense.
But the one who has understanding controls their tongue.
Proverbs 11:12
New International Version
Proverbs 12:18
New International Reader's Version
18 The words of thoughtless people cut like swords.
But the tongue of wise people brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18
New International Version
Proverbs 15:4
New International Reader's Version
4 A tongue that calms is like a tree of life.
But a tongue that tells lies produces a broken spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
New International Version
Proverbs 16:27
New International Reader's Version
27 A worthless person plans to do evil things.
Their words are like a burning fire.
Proverbs 16:27
New International Version
Proverbs 25:23
New International Reader's Version
23 Like a north wind that brings rain you didn’t expect
is a crafty tongue that brings looks of shock.
Proverbs 25:23
New International Version
23 Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
Proverbs 26:2
New International Reader's Version
2 A curse given for no reason is like a wandering bird or a flying sparrow.
It doesn’t go anywhere.
Proverbs 26:2
New International Version
2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow,
an undeserved curse does not come to rest.(A)
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