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
Holman 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
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 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
Holman 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
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 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
Holman Christian Standard Bible
26 The Lord detests the plans of an evil man,
but pleasant words are pure.(A)
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