Proverbs 16:23-24
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23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:27
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:27 Lit. A man of Belial
Proverbs 17:5
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5 (A)He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;
(B)He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
Much less lying lips to a prince.
Proverbs 17:9
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Proverbs 17:27-28
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27 (A)He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.
28 (B)Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
Proverbs 18:4
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Proverbs 18:13
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13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:17
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17 The first one to plead his cause seems right,
Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:20-21
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20 (A)A man’s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth;
From the produce of his lips he shall be filled.
21 (B)Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 20:3
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3 (A)It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
Proverbs 20:3
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3 (A)It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
Proverbs 22:11
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11 (A)He who loves purity of heart
And has grace on his lips,
The king will be his friend.
Proverbs 23:9
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9 (A)Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
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