Proverbs 10:11
Legacy Standard Bible
11 The (A)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
Proverbs 10:11
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(A)
Proverbs 15:4
Legacy Standard Bible
4 A tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,
But perversion in it breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:23
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:23 Lit answer of his mouth
Proverbs 15:23
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
23 To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone,
and a word in season, how good it is!(A)
Proverbs 16:23-24
Legacy Standard Bible
23 The (A)heart of the wise gives insight to his mouth
And increases learning to his lips.
24 (B)Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul and (C)healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:23-24
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
23 The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to their lips.
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 18:4
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:4 Or A bubbling brook, a fountain of wisdom
Proverbs 18:4
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
4 The words of the mouth are deep waters;
the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.(A)
Proverbs 18:21
Legacy Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:21 Lit hand
Proverbs 18:21
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.(A)
Proverbs 26:23
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 26:23
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