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Proverbs 15:23
New Living Translation
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
Common English Bible
Proverbs 15:23
Common English Bible
23 To give an appropriate answer is a joy;
how good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23
New International Version
Proverbs 15:23
New International Version
Proverbs 15:23
King James Version
Proverbs 15:23
King James Version
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
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Proverbs 16:21
New Living Translation
Proverbs 16:21
New Living Translation
21 The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
Proverbs 16:21
Common English Bible
Proverbs 16:21
Common English Bible
21 The skilled mind is called discerning,
and pleasant speech enhances teaching.
Proverbs 16:21
New International Version
Proverbs 16:21
New International Version
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
Proverbs 16:21
King James Version
Proverbs 16:21
King James Version
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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Proverbs 16:24
New Living Translation
Proverbs 16:24
New Living Translation
24 Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
Proverbs 16:24
Common English Bible
Proverbs 16:24
Common English Bible
24 Pleasant words are flowing honey,
sweet to the taste and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:24
New International Version
Proverbs 16:24
New International Version
Proverbs 16:24
King James Version
Proverbs 16:24
King James Version
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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Proverbs 25:11
New Living Translation
Proverbs 25:11
New Living Translation
11 Timely advice is lovely,
like golden apples in a silver basket.
Proverbs 25:11
Common English Bible
Proverbs 25:11
Common English Bible
11 Words spoken at the right time
are like gold apples in a silver setting.
Proverbs 25:11
New International Version
Proverbs 25:11
New International Version
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:11 Or possibly apricots
Proverbs 25:11
King James Version
Proverbs 25:11
King James Version
11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.
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Proverbs 27:14
New Living Translation
Proverbs 27:14
New Living Translation
14 A loud and cheerful greeting early in the morning
will be taken as a curse!
Proverbs 27:14
Common English Bible
Proverbs 27:14
Common English Bible
14 Greeting a neighbor with a loud voice early in the morning
will be viewed as a curse.
Proverbs 27:14
New International Version
Proverbs 27:14
New International Version
14 If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning,
it will be taken as a curse.
Proverbs 27:14
King James Version
Proverbs 27:14
King James Version
14 He that blesseth his friend with a loud voice, rising early in the morning, it shall be counted a curse to him.
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