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
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
18 There are those who speak rashly, like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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Proverbs 16:23-24
World English Bible
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:23-24
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
23 The mind of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning and persuasiveness to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, sweet to the mind and healing to the body.
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Proverbs 17:27
World English Bible
27 He who spares his words has knowledge.
He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
Proverbs 17:27
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
27 He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding has a cool spirit.(A)
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