Proverbs 14:5
World English Bible
5 A truthful witness will not lie,
but a false witness pours out lies.
Proverbs 14:5
American Standard Version
5 A faithful witness will not lie;
But a false witness [a]uttereth lies.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:5 Hebrew breatheth out.
Proverbs 15:1-2
World English Bible
15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Proverbs 15:1-2
American Standard Version
15 A soft answer turneth away wrath;
But a grievous word stirreth up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright;
But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.
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
American Standard Version
4 [a]A gentle tongue is a tree of life;
But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Hebrew The healing of the tongue.
Proverbs 15:7
World English Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so with the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
American Standard Version
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge;
But the heart of the foolish [a]doeth not so.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:7 Or, is not stedfast (or, right)
Proverbs 15:23
World English Bible
23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.
How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23
American Standard Version
23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth;
And a word in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15:26
World English Bible
26 Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked,
but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
Proverbs 15:26
American Standard Version
26 Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah;
But [a]pleasant words are pure.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:26 Or, the pure speak pleasant words
Proverbs 15:28
World English Bible
28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
Proverbs 15:28
American Standard Version
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer;
But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs 16:1
World English Bible
16 The plans of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
Proverbs 16:1
American Standard Version
16 The plans of the heart belong to man;
But the answer of the tongue is from Jehovah.
Proverbs 16:10
World English Bible
10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.
Proverbs 16:10
American Standard Version
10 [a]A divine sentence is in the lips of the king;
His mouth shall not transgress in judgment.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:10 Hebrew Divination.
Proverbs 16:13
World English Bible
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings.
They value one who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:13
American Standard Version
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings;
And they love him that speaketh right.
Proverbs 16:21
World English Bible
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:21
American Standard Version
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent;
And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
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