Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
Proverbs 16:23-24
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23 From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.
24 Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
Isaiah 50:4
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The Lord’s Obedient Servant
4 The Sovereign Lord has given me his words of wisdom,
so that I know how to comfort the weary.
Morning by morning he wakens me
and opens my understanding to his will.
Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.
Proverbs 27:9
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9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend
is as sweet as perfume and incense.
James 3:17
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17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure. It is also peace loving, gentle at all times, and willing to yield to others. It is full of mercy and the fruit of good deeds. It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.
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John 7:46
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46 “We have never heard anyone speak like this!” the guards responded.
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Luke 4:22
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22 Everyone spoke well of him and was amazed by the gracious words that came from his lips. “How can this be?” they asked. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”
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Ecclesiastes 12:10
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10 The Teacher sought to find just the right words to express truths clearly.[a]
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- 12:10 Or sought to write what was upright and true.
Proverbs 23:15
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15 My child,[a] if your heart is wise,
my own heart will rejoice!
Proverbs 10:8
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8 The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Psalm 45:2
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2 You are the most handsome of all.
Gracious words stream from your lips.
God himself has blessed you forever.
1 Kings 3:12
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12 I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding heart such as no one else has had or ever will have!
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Romans 16:19
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19 But everyone knows that you are obedient to the Lord. This makes me very happy. I want you to be wise in doing right and to stay innocent of any wrong.
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