Proverbs 11:12
World English Bible
12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom,
but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Proverbs 11:12
Christian Standard Bible
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a person with understanding keeps silent.(A)
Proverbs 12:18
World English Bible
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.
Proverbs 12:18
Christian Standard Bible
18 There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;(A)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(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 16:27
World English Bible
27 A worthless man devises mischief.
His speech is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 16:27
Christian Standard Bible
27 A worthless person digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.(A)
Proverbs 25:23
World English Bible
23 The north wind produces rain;
so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
Proverbs 25:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 The north wind produces rain,
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
Proverbs 26:2
World English Bible
2 Like a fluttering sparrow,
like a darting swallow,
so the undeserved curse doesn’t come to rest.
Proverbs 26:2
Christian Standard Bible
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