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Proverbs 10:11
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Proverbs 10:11
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11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 15:4
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Proverbs 15:4
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4 Wholesome speech is a tree of life,
but dishonest talk breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:23
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Proverbs 15:23
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23 To give an appropriate answer is a joy;
how good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 16:23-24
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Proverbs 16:23-24
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23 The mind of the wise makes their speech insightful
and enhances the teaching of their lips.
24 Pleasant words are flowing honey,
sweet to the taste and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 18:4
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Proverbs 18:4
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4 The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,
a bubbling stream, a fountain of wisdom.
Proverbs 18:21
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Proverbs 18:21
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21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 26:23
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Proverbs 26:23
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23 Smooth[a] lips and an evil heart
are like silver coating on clay.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:23 LXX; Heb uncertain
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