Proverbs 11:12
Legacy Standard Bible
12 He who despises his neighbor lacks a heart of wisdom,
But a man of discernment keeps silent.
Proverbs 11:12
International Standard Version
12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but the discerning man controls his comments.
Proverbs 12:18
Legacy Standard Bible
18 There is one who (A)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the (B)tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18
International Standard Version
18 Some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword,
but what the wise say promotes healing.
Proverbs 15:4
Legacy Standard Bible
4 A tongue that brings healing is a tree of life,
But perversion in it breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
International Standard Version
4 A gentle statement[a] is a tree of life,
but perverted speech shatters the spirit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Lit. tongue
Proverbs 16:27
Legacy Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:27
International Standard Version
27 A worthless person concocts evil gossip[a]—
his lips are like a burning fire.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:27 The Heb. lacks gossip
Proverbs 25:23
Legacy Standard Bible
23 The north wind brings forth rain,
And a (A)tongue of secrets, an indignant face.
Proverbs 25:23
International Standard Version
23 The north wind brings rain,
and a backbiting tongue an angry look.
Proverbs 26:2
Legacy Standard Bible
2 Like a (A)sparrow in its [a]flitting, like a swallow in flying,
So a (B)curse without cause does not come to pass.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:2 Lit wandering
Proverbs 26:2
International Standard Version
2 Like a fluttering sparrow
or a swallow in flight,
a curse without cause will not alight.
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