Proverbs 9:7-9
21st Century King James Version
7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth for himself shame, and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a reproach.
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser; teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
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Proverbs 9:7-9
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Proverbs 10:10-11
21st Century King James Version
10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow, but a prating fool shall fall.
11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life, but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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Proverbs 10:10-11
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10 Whoever winks maliciously(A) causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Proverbs 10:13-14
21st Century King James Version
13 On the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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Proverbs 10:13-14
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Proverbs 10:13-14
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13 On the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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Proverbs 10:13-14
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Proverbs 11:13
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13 A talebearer revealeth secrets, but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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Proverbs 11:13
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Proverbs 12:13-14
21st Century King James Version
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
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Proverbs 12:13-14
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Proverbs 12:16-19
21st Century King James Version
16 A fool’s wrath is known at once, but a prudent man covereth shame.
17 He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness, but a false witness, deceit.
18 There is he that speaketh like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is healing.
19 The lips of truth shall be established for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Proverbs 12:16-19
New International Version
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(D)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Proverbs 12:22-23
21st Century King James Version
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but they that deal truly are His delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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Proverbs 12:25
21st Century King James Version
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop, but a good word maketh it glad.
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Proverbs 12:25
New International Version
25 Anxiety weighs down the heart,(A)
but a kind word cheers it up.
Proverbs 13:2-3
21st Century King James Version
2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth, but the soul of the transgressor shall eat violence.
3 He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life, but he that openeth wide his lips shall meet destruction.
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Proverbs 13:2-3
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2 From the fruit of their lips people enjoy good things,(A)
but the unfaithful have an appetite for violence.
Proverbs 14:3
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3 The mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise shall preserve him.
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Proverbs 14:3
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Proverbs 14:5
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5 A faithful witness will not lie, but a false witness will utter lies.
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Proverbs 14:5
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5 An honest witness does not deceive,
but a false witness pours out lies.(A)
Proverbs 15:1-2
21st Century King James Version
15 A soft answer turneth away wrath, but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright, but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
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Proverbs 15:1-2
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