Proverbs 17:7
New King James Version
7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool,
Much less lying lips to a prince.
Proverbs 17:7
New International Version
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)
Proverbs 17:9
New King James Version
Proverbs 17:9
New International Version
Proverbs 17:27-28
New King James Version
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 17:27-28
New International Version
27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,(A)
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.(B)
28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.(C)
Proverbs 18:4
New King James Version
Proverbs 18:4
New International Version
4 The words of the mouth are deep waters,(A)
but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
Proverbs 18:13
New King James Version
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it,
It is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
New International Version
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(A)
Proverbs 18:17
New King James Version
17 The first one to plead his cause seems right,
Until his neighbor comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:17
New International Version
17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
Proverbs 18:20-21
New King James Version
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 18:20-21
New International Version
20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.(A)
Proverbs 20:3
New King James Version
3 (A)It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
Proverbs 20:3
New International Version
Proverbs 20:3
New King James Version
3 (A)It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
Proverbs 20:3
New International Version
Proverbs 22:11
New King James Version
11 (A)He who loves purity of heart
And has grace on his lips,
The king will be his friend.
Proverbs 22:11
New International Version
11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
will have the king for a friend.(A)
Proverbs 23:9
New King James Version
9 (A)Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 23:9
New International Version
Saying 10
9 Do not speak to fools,
for they will scorn your prudent words.(A)
Proverbs 24:26
New King James Version
26 He who gives a right answer kisses the lips.
Proverbs 24:26
New International Version
26 An honest answer
is like a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 25:8-10
New King James Version
8 (A)Do not go hastily to [a]court;
For what will you do in the end,
When your neighbor has put you to shame?
9 (B)Debate your case with your neighbor,
And do not disclose the secret to another;
10 Lest he who hears it expose your shame,
And [b]your reputation be ruined.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Lit. contend or bring a lawsuit
- Proverbs 25:10 the evil report concerning you not pass away
Proverbs 25:8-10
New International Version
8 do not bring[a] hastily to court,
for what will you do in the end
if your neighbor puts you to shame?(A)
9 If you take your neighbor to court,
do not betray another’s confidence,
10 or the one who hears it may shame you
and the charge against you will stand.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Or nobles / on whom you had set your eyes. / 8 Do not go
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