Proverbs 14:5
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A faithful and trustworthy witness will not lie,
But a false witness speaks lies.
Proverbs 15:1-2
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Contrast the Upright and the Wicked
15 A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath,
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.(A)
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The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:4
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A soothing tongue [speaking words that build up and encourage] is a tree of life,
But a perversive tongue [speaking words that overwhelm and depress] crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge [sifting it as chaff from the grain];
But the hearts of [shortsighted] fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:23
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A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer,
And how good and delightful is a word spoken at the right moment—how good it is!
Proverbs 15:26
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Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the Lord,
But pure words are pleasant words to Him.
Proverbs 15:28
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The heart of the righteous thinks carefully about how to answer [in a wise and appropriate and timely way],
But the [babbling] mouth of the wicked pours out malevolent things.(A)
Proverbs 16:1
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16 The plans and reflections of the heart belong to man,
But the [wise] answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:10
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A divine decision [given by God] is on the lips of the king [as His representative];
His mouth should not be unfaithful or unjust in judgment.(A)
Proverbs 16:13
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Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And he who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 16:21
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The wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweet speech increases persuasiveness and learning [in both speaker and listener].
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