Proverbs 16:23-24
Authorized (King James) Version
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,
and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb,
sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:27
Authorized (King James) Version
27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil:
and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
Proverbs 17:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker:
and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:7
Authorized (King James) Version
7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool:
much less do lying lips a prince.
Proverbs 17:9
Authorized (King James) Version
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;
but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Proverbs 17:27-28
Authorized (King James) Version
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words:
and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise:
and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.
Proverbs 18:4
Authorized (King James) Version
4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters,
and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
Proverbs 18:13
Authorized (King James) Version
13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it,
it is folly and shame unto him.
Proverbs 18:17
Authorized (King James) Version
17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just;
but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.
Proverbs 18:20-21
Authorized (King James) Version
20 A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth;
and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue:
and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.
Proverbs 20:3
Authorized (King James) Version
3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife:
but every fool will be meddling.
Proverbs 20:3
Authorized (King James) Version
3 It is an honour for a man to cease from strife:
but every fool will be meddling.
Proverbs 22:11
Authorized (King James) Version
11 He that loveth pureness of heart,
for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
Proverbs 23:9
Authorized (King James) Version
9 Speak not in the ears of a fool:
for he will despise the wisdom of thy words.
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