Proverbs 16:23-24
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 16:23-24
International Standard Version
23 A wise person’s thoughts[a] control his words,
and his speech promotes instruction.
24 Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb—
sweet to the soul and healing for the body.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:23 Lit. heart
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit. bone
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
International Standard Version
27 A worthless person concocts evil gossip[a]—
his lips are like a burning fire.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:27 The Heb. lacks gossip
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
International Standard Version
5 Whoever mocks the poor shows contempt for their maker,
and whoever is happy about disaster
will not 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
International Standard Version
7 Appropriate speech is inconsistent with the fool;
how much more are deceitful statements[a] with a prince!
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Lit. lips
Proverbs 17:9
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:9
International Standard Version
9 Anyone who overlooks[a] an offense promotes love,
but someone who gossips separates close friends.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:9 Lit. covers
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
International Standard Version
27 Whoever controls what he says is knowledgeable;
anyone who has a calm spirit is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool is thought to be wise when he remains silent;
he is thought to be prudent when he keeps his mouth shut.
Proverbs 18:4
Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- 18:4 Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river
Proverbs 18:4
International Standard Version
4 The words a man says are as deep waters—
a fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
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
International Standard Version
13 Whoever answers before listening
is both foolish and shameful.
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
International Standard Version
17 The first to put forth his case seems right,
until someone else steps forward 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
International Standard Version
20 The positive words that a man speaks[a] fill his stomach;
he will be satisfied with what his lips produce.
21 The power of the tongue is life and death—
those who love to talk[b] will eat what it produces.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:20 Lit. words from a man’s mouth
- Proverbs 18:21 Lit. love it
Proverbs 20:3
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:3
International Standard Version
3 Avoiding strife brings a man honor,
but every fool is quarrelsome.
Proverbs 20:3
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:3
International Standard Version
3 Avoiding strife brings a man honor,
but every fool is quarrelsome.
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
International Standard Version
11 Whoever loves purity[a] and gracious speech
will gain the king as his friend.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:11 Lit. purity of heart
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