Proverbs 11:12
New King James Version
12 He who [a]is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,
But a man of understanding holds his peace.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:12 Lit. lacks heart
Proverbs 12:18
New King James Version
18 (A)There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.
Proverbs 15:4
New King James Version
4 A [a]wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Lit. healing
Proverbs 16:27
New King James Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:27 Lit. A man of Belial
Proverbs 25:23
New King James Version
23 The north wind brings forth rain,
And (A)a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Proverbs 26:2
New King James Version
2 Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow,
So (A)a curse without cause shall not alight.
Proverbs 17:14
New King James Version
14 The beginning of strife is like releasing water;
Therefore (A)stop contention before a quarrel starts.
Proverbs 17:19
New King James Version
19 He who loves transgression loves strife,
And (A)he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.
Proverbs 20:3
New King James Version
3 (A)It is honorable for a man to stop striving,
Since any fool can start a quarrel.
Proverbs 22:10
New King James Version
10 (A)Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave;
Yes, strife and reproach will cease.
Proverbs 26:21
New King James Version
21 (A)As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
Proverbs 12:19
New King James Version
19 The truthful lip shall be established forever,
(A)But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:22
New King James Version
22 (A)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.
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