Proverbs 16:23-24
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:23-24
Common English Bible
23 The mind of the wise makes their speech insightful
and enhances the teaching of their lips.
24 Pleasant words are flowing honey,
sweet to the taste and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 16:27
Christian Standard Bible
27 A worthless person digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.(A)
Proverbs 16:27
Common English Bible
27 Worthless people dig up trouble;
their lips are like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 17:5
Christian Standard Bible
5 The one who mocks the poor insults his Maker,(A)
and one who rejoices over calamity
will not go unpunished.(B)
Proverbs 17:5
Common English Bible
5 Those who mock the poor insult their maker;
those who rejoice in disaster won’t go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:7
Christian Standard Bible
7 Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:7
Common English Bible
7 Too much talking isn’t right for a fool;
even less so false speech for an honorable person.
Proverbs 17:9
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:9
Common English Bible
9 One who seeks love conceals an offense,
but one who repeats it divides friends.
Proverbs 17:27-28
Christian Standard Bible
27 The one who has knowledge restrains his words,(A)
and one who keeps a cool head[a]
is a person of understanding.
28 Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent—
discerning, when he seals his lips.(B)
Footnotes
- 17:27 Lit spirit
Proverbs 17:27-28
Common English Bible
27 Wise are those who restrain their talking;
people with understanding are coolheaded.
28 Fools who keep quiet are deemed wise;
those who shut their lips are smart.
Proverbs 18:4
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 18:4 Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river
Proverbs 18:4
Common English Bible
4 The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,
a bubbling stream, a fountain of wisdom.
Proverbs 18:13
Christian Standard Bible
13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
Common English Bible
13 Those who answer before they listen
are foolish and disgraceful.
Proverbs 18:17
Christian Standard Bible
17 The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him.(A)
Proverbs 18:17
Common English Bible
17 The first person to testify seems innocent,
until the other comes and cross-examines him.
Proverbs 18:20-21
Christian Standard Bible
20 From the fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach is satisfied;
he is filled with the product of his lips.(A)
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.(B)
Proverbs 18:20-21
Common English Bible
20 The stomach is satisfied
by the fruit of the mouth;
one’s lips can earn a satisfying income.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 20:3
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:3
Common English Bible
3 It is honorable to back off from a fight,
but fools jump right in.
Proverbs 20:3
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:3
Common English Bible
3 It is honorable to back off from a fight,
but fools jump right in.
Proverbs 22:11
Christian Standard Bible
11 The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.(A)
Proverbs 22:11
Common English Bible
11 Those who love a pure heart—
their speech is gracious, and the king is their friend.
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