Proverbs 11:9
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9 Evil words destroy; godly skill rebuilds.[a]
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- Proverbs 11:9 Evil words destroy; godly skill rebuilds, or “When a godless man slanders his neighbor, the charges won’t stick because everyone knows his reputation.”
Proverbs 12:6
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6 The wicked accuse; the godly defend.
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Proverbs 16:27-28
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27 Idle hands are the devil’s workshop; idle lips are his mouthpiece.[a]
28 An evil man sows strife; gossip separates the best of friends.
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- Proverbs 16:27 Idle hands are the devil’s workshop; idle lips are his mouthpiece, literally, “A worthless man devises mischief; and in his lips there is a scorching fire.”
Proverbs 17:5
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5 Mocking the poor is mocking the God who made them. He will punish those who rejoice at others’ misfortunes.
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Proverbs 17:9
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9 Love forgets mistakes; nagging about them parts the best of friends.
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Proverbs 18:6-7
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6-7 A fool gets into constant fights. His mouth is his undoing! His words endanger him.
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Proverbs 18:6-7
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6-7 A fool gets into constant fights. His mouth is his undoing! His words endanger him.
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Proverbs 18:8
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8 What dainty morsels rumors are. They are eaten with great relish!
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Proverbs 19:1
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19 Better to be poor and honest than rich[a] and dishonest.
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- Proverbs 19:1 rich, literally, “a fool.”
Proverbs 20:19
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19 Don’t tell your secrets to a gossip unless you want them broadcast to the world.
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