Proverbs 11:9
New Living Translation
9 With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
Proverbs 11:9
Living Bible
9 Evil words destroy; godly skill rebuilds.[a]
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- Proverbs 11:9 Evil words destroy; godly skill rebuilds, or “When a godless man slanders his neighbor, the charges won’t stick because everyone knows his reputation.”
Proverbs 11:9
New International Version
9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.(A)
Proverbs 12:6
New Living Translation
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
Proverbs 12:6
New International Version
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.(A)
Proverbs 16:27-28
New Living Translation
27 Scoundrels create trouble;
their words are a destructive blaze.
28 A troublemaker plants seeds of strife;
gossip separates the best of friends.
Proverbs 16:27-28
Living Bible
27 Idle hands are the devil’s workshop; idle lips are his mouthpiece.[a]
28 An evil man sows strife; gossip separates the best of friends.
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- Proverbs 16:27 Idle hands are the devil’s workshop; idle lips are his mouthpiece, literally, “A worthless man devises mischief; and in his lips there is a scorching fire.”
Proverbs 16:27-28
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Proverbs 17:5
New Living Translation
5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;
those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.
Proverbs 17:5
Living Bible
5 Mocking the poor is mocking the God who made them. He will punish those who rejoice at others’ misfortunes.
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Proverbs 17:5
New International Version
Proverbs 17:9
New Living Translation
9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:9
Living Bible
9 Love forgets mistakes; nagging about them parts the best of friends.
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Proverbs 17:9
New International Version
Proverbs 18:6
New Living Translation
6 Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
they are asking for a beating.
Proverbs 18:6-7
Living Bible
6-7 A fool gets into constant fights. His mouth is his undoing! His words endanger him.
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Proverbs 18:6
New International Version
6 The lips of fools bring them strife,
and their mouths invite a beating.(A)
Proverbs 18:8
New Living Translation
8 Rumors are dainty morsels
that sink deep into one’s heart.
Proverbs 18:8
Living Bible
8 What dainty morsels rumors are. They are eaten with great relish!
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Proverbs 18:8
New International Version
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to the inmost parts.(A)
Proverbs 19:1
New Living Translation
19 Better to be poor and honest
than to be dishonest and a fool.
Proverbs 19:1
Living Bible
19 Better to be poor and honest than rich[a] and dishonest.
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- Proverbs 19:1 rich, literally, “a fool.”
Proverbs 19:1
New International Version
19 Better the poor whose walk is blameless
than a fool whose lips are perverse.(A)
Proverbs 20:19
New Living Translation
19 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
so don’t hang around with chatterers.
Proverbs 20:19
Living Bible
19 Don’t tell your secrets to a gossip unless you want them broadcast to the world.
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Proverbs 20:19
New International Version
19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(A)
so avoid anyone who talks too much.
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