Proverbs 14:5
New International Version
5 An honest witness does not deceive,
but a false witness pours out lies.(A)
Proverbs 14:5
Common English Bible
5 A truthful witness doesn’t lie,
but a false witness spews lies.
Proverbs 15:1-2
New International Version
Proverbs 15:1-2
Common English Bible
15 A sensitive answer turns back wrath,
but an offensive word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool gushes with stupidity.
Proverbs 15:4
New International Version
Proverbs 15:4
Common English Bible
4 Wholesome speech is a tree of life,
but dishonest talk breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7
New International Version
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,(A)
but the hearts of fools are not upright.
Proverbs 15:7
Common English Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
but the hearts of fools have none.
Proverbs 15:23
New International Version
Proverbs 15:23
Common English Bible
23 To give an appropriate answer is a joy;
how good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:26
New International Version
Proverbs 15:26
Common English Bible
26 The Lord detests evil plans,
but gracious words are pure.
Proverbs 15:28
New International Version
Proverbs 15:28
Common English Bible
28 The righteous heart reflects before answering,
but the wicked mouth blurts out evil.
Proverbs 16:1
New International Version
16 To humans belong the plans of the heart,
but from the Lord comes the proper answer of the tongue.(A)
Proverbs 16:1
Common English Bible
16 To people belong the plans of the heart,
but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:10
New International Version
10 The lips of a king speak as an oracle,
and his mouth does not betray justice.(A)
Proverbs 16:10
Common English Bible
10 A king’s speech is like an oracle;
in a judgment, one can’t go against his words.
Proverbs 16:13
New International Version
13 Kings take pleasure in honest lips;
they value the one who speaks what is right.(A)
Proverbs 16:13
Common English Bible
13 Kings favor those with righteous lips;
they love words of integrity.
Proverbs 16:21
New International Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Or words make a person persuasive
Proverbs 16:21
Common English Bible
21 The skilled mind is called discerning,
and pleasant speech enhances teaching.
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