Proverbs 14:5
World English Bible
5 A truthful witness will not lie,
but a false witness pours out lies.
Proverbs 14:5
New Living Translation
5 An honest witness does not lie;
a false witness breathes lies.
Proverbs 14:5
New International Version
5 An honest witness does not deceive,
but a false witness pours out lies.(A)
Proverbs 15:1-2
World English Bible
15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Proverbs 15:1-2
New Living Translation
15 A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:1-2
New International Version
Proverbs 15:4
World English Bible
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
New Living Translation
4 Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
New International Version
Proverbs 15:7
World English Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so with the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
New Living Translation
7 The lips of the wise give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.
Proverbs 15:7
New International Version
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(A)
but the hearts of fools are not upright.
Proverbs 15:23
World English Bible
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.
How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23
New Living Translation
23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23
New International Version
Proverbs 15:26
World English Bible
26 Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked,
but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
Proverbs 15:26
New Living Translation
26 The Lord detests evil plans,
but he delights in pure words.
Proverbs 15:26
New International Version
Proverbs 15:28
World English Bible
28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
Proverbs 15:28
New Living Translation
28 The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
Proverbs 15:28
New International Version
Proverbs 16:1
World English Bible
16 The plans of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
Proverbs 16:1
New Living Translation
16 We can make our own plans,
but the Lord gives the right answer.
Proverbs 16:1
New International Version
16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.(A)
Proverbs 16:10
World English Bible
10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.
Proverbs 16:10
New Living Translation
10 The king speaks with divine wisdom;
he must never judge unfairly.
Proverbs 16:10
New International Version
10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)
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