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
International Standard Version
12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but the discerning man controls his comments.
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
International Standard Version
18 Some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword,
but what the wise say promotes healing.
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
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
World English Bible
27 A worthless man devises mischief.
His speech is like a scorching fire.
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
World English Bible
23 The north wind produces rain;
so a backbiting tongue brings an angry face.
Proverbs 25:23
International Standard Version
23 The north wind brings rain,
and a backbiting tongue an angry look.
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
International Standard Version
2 Like a fluttering sparrow
or a swallow in flight,
a curse without cause will not alight.
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