Proverbs 14:5
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5 An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.(A)
Proverbs 15:1-2
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2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.(C)
Proverbs 15:4
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Footnotes
- 15:4 Lit but crookedness in it
Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:23
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Footnotes
- 15:23 Lit in an answer of his mouth
Proverbs 15:26
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26 The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil,
but pleasant words are pure.(A)
Proverbs 15:28
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28 The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,(A)
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.(B)
Proverbs 16:1
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16 The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.(A)
Proverbs 16:10
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Footnotes
- 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
Proverbs 16:13
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13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
Proverbs 16:21
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Footnotes
- 16:21 Lit and sweetness of lips
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