Proverbs 14:5
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5 A faithful witness does not lie,
but a false witness breathes out lies.(A)
Proverbs 14:5
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5 A truthful witness doesn’t lie,
but a false witness spews lies.
Proverbs 15:1-2
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15 A soft answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.(A)
2 The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out folly.(B)
Proverbs 15:1-2
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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
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4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
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4 Wholesome speech is a tree of life,
but dishonest talk breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so the minds of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
but the hearts of fools have none.
Proverbs 15:23
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23 To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone,
and a word in season, how good it is!(A)
Proverbs 15:23
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23 To give an appropriate answer is a joy;
how good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:26
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26 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,
but gracious words are pure.(A)
Proverbs 15:26
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26 The Lord detests evil plans,
but gracious words are pure.
Proverbs 15:28
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28 The mind of the righteous ponders how to answer,
but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil.(A)
Proverbs 15:28
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28 The righteous heart reflects before answering,
but the wicked mouth blurts out evil.
Proverbs 16:1
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16 The plans of the mind belong to mortals,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:1
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16 To people belong the plans of the heart,
but the answer of the tongue comes 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 16:10
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10 A king’s speech is like an oracle;
in a judgment, one can’t go against his words.
Proverbs 16:13
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13 Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves those who speak what is right.(A)
Proverbs 16:13
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13 Kings favor those with righteous lips;
they love words of integrity.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise of heart is called perceptive,
and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 The skilled mind is called discerning,
and pleasant speech enhances teaching.
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