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
English Standard Version
11 (A)The mouth of the righteous is (B)a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked (C)conceals violence.
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
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Or healing
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
English Standard Version
23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and (A)a word in season, how good it is!
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
English Standard Version
23 (A)The heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 (B)Gracious words are like (C)a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and (D)health to the body.
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
English Standard Version
4 The words of a man's mouth are (A)deep waters;
the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.
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
English Standard Version
21 (A)Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.
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
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:23 By revocalization; Hebrew silver of dross
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