Proverbs 10:11
World English Bible
11 The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:11
Christian Standard Bible
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(A)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(B)
Proverbs 15:4
World English Bible
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 15:4 Lit but crookedness in it
Proverbs 15:23
World English Bible
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.
How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 15:23 Lit in an answer of his mouth
Proverbs 16:23-24
World English Bible
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:23-24
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 18:4
World English Bible
4 The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters.
The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
Proverbs 18:4
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 18:4 Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river
Proverbs 18:21
World English Bible
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 18:21
Christian Standard Bible
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.(A)
Proverbs 26:23
World English Bible
23 Like silver dross on an earthen vessel
are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
Proverbs 26:23
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 26:23 LXX; MT reads Burning
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