11 The (A)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

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11 The (A)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.

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11 The (A)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

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A [a]soothing tongue is a tree of life,
But perversion in it [b]crushes the spirit.

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  1. Proverbs 15:4 Lit healing
  2. Proverbs 15:4 Lit is the crushing of the spirit

A tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,
But perversion in it breaks the spirit.

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A [a]soothing tongue is a tree of life,
But perversion in it [b]crushes the spirit.

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  1. Proverbs 15:4 Lit healing
  2. Proverbs 15:4 Lit is the crushing of the spirit

23 A (A)man has joy in an [a]apt answer,
And how delightful is a timely (B)word!

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  1. Proverbs 15:23 Lit answer of his mouth

23 A (A)man has gladness in an [a]apt answer,
And how good is a timely (B)word!

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  1. Proverbs 15:23 Lit answer of his mouth

23 A (A)person has joy in an [a]apt answer,
And how delightful is a timely (B)word!

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  1. Proverbs 15:23 Lit answer of his mouth

23 The (A)heart of the wise instructs his mouth
And adds [a]persuasiveness to his lips.
24 (B)Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul and (C)healing to the bones.

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  1. Proverbs 16:23 Or learning

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.

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23 The (A)heart of the wise instructs his mouth
And adds [a]persuasiveness to his lips.
24 (B)Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul and (C)healing to the bones.

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  1. Proverbs 16:23 Or learning

The words of a man’s mouth are (A)deep waters;
[a]The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

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  1. Proverbs 18:4 Or A bubbling brook, a fountain of wisdom

The words of a man’s mouth are (A)deep waters;
[a]The fountain of wisdom is a flowing brook.

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  1. Proverbs 18:4 Or A bubbling brook, a fountain of wisdom

The words of a person’s mouth are (A)deep waters;
[a]The fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.

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  1. Proverbs 18:4 Or A bubbling brook, a fountain of wisdom

21 (A)Death and life are in the [a]power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its (B)fruit.

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  1. Proverbs 18:21 Lit hand

21 (A)Death and life are in the [a]power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its (B)fruit.

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  1. Proverbs 18:21 Lit hand

21 (A)Death and life are in the [a]power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its (B)fruit.

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  1. Proverbs 18:21 Lit hand

23 Like an earthen (A)vessel overlaid with silver (B)dross
Are burning lips and a wicked heart.

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23 Like an earthen (A)vessel overlaid with silver (B)dross
Are fiery lips and an evil heart.

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23 Like an earthenware (A)vessel overlaid with silver [a](B)impurities
Are burning lips and a wicked heart.

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  1. Proverbs 26:23 Lit dross