Proverbs 14:5
World English Bible
5 A truthful witness will not lie,
but a false witness pours out lies.
Proverbs 14:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.(A)
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
Christian Standard Bible
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive,
but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.(C)
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
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 15:4 Lit but crookedness in it
Proverbs 15:7
World English Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so with the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
Christian Standard Bible
7 The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge,
but not so the heart of fools.
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
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 15:23 Lit in an answer of his mouth
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
Christian Standard Bible
26 The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil,
but pleasant words are pure.(A)
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
Christian Standard Bible
28 The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,(A)
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.(B)
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
Christian Standard Bible
16 The reflections of the heart belong to mankind,
but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.(A)
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
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 16:10 Or A divination is on the lips of a king
Proverbs 16:13
World English Bible
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings.
They value one who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:13
Christian Standard Bible
13 Righteous lips are a king’s delight,
and he loves one who speaks honestly.
Proverbs 16:21
World English Bible
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:21
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 16:21 Lit and sweetness of lips
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