5 An honest witness does not deceive,but a dishonest witness utters lies.(A)
15 A gentle answer turns away anger,(A)but a harsh word stirs up wrath.(B)
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.(C)
4 The tongue that heals is a tree of life,(A)but a devious tongue[a] breaks the spirit.
7 The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,but not so the heart of fools.
23 A man takes joy in giving an answer;[a]and a timely word—how good that is!(A)
26 The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,but pleasant words are pure.(A)
28 The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,(A)but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.(B)
16 The reflections of the heart belong to man,but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.(A)
10 God’s verdict is on the lips of a king;[a](A)his mouth should not give an unfair judgment.(B)
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,and he loves one who speaks honestly.
21 Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning,and pleasant speech[a] increases learning.(A)
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