Proverbs 14:5
Revised Standard Version
5 A faithful witness does not lie,
but a false witness breathes out lies.
Proverbs 15:1-2
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15 A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise dispenses knowledge,[a]
but the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:2 Cn: Heb makes knowledge good
Proverbs 15:4
Revised Standard Version
4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7
Revised Standard Version
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so the minds of fools.
Proverbs 15:23
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23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and a word in season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:26
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26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
the words of the pure are pleasing to him.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:26 Cn Compare Gk: Heb pleasant words are pure
Proverbs 15:28
Revised Standard Version
28 The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer,
but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 16:1
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16 The plans of the mind belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:10
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10 Inspired decisions are on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
Proverbs 16:13
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13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves him who speaks what is right.
Proverbs 16:21
Revised Standard Version
21 The wise of heart is called a man of discernment,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
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