Proverbs 16:23-24
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Proverbs 16:23-24
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23 The mind of the wise makes their speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to their lips.
24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and health to the body.
Proverbs 16:27
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27 A worthless person digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.(A)
Proverbs 16:27
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27 Scoundrels concoct evil,
and their speech is like a scorching fire.(A)
Proverbs 17:5
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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
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5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;
those who are glad at calamity will not go unpunished.(A)
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Eloquent words are not appropriate on a fool’s lips;
how much worse are lies for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:7
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7 Excess speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a ruler.[a]
Footnotes
- 17.7 Or a noble
Proverbs 17:9
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Proverbs 17:9
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9 One who forgives an affront fosters friendship,
but one who dwells on disputes will alienate a friend.(A)
Proverbs 17:27-28
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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
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27 One who spares words is knowledgeable;
one who is cool in spirit has understanding.(A)
28 Even fools who keep silent are considered wise;
when they close their lips, they are deemed intelligent.(B)
Proverbs 18:4
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Footnotes
- 18:4 Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river
Proverbs 18:4
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4 The words of the mouth are deep waters;
the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
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13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
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13 If one gives answer before hearing,
it is folly and shame.(A)
Proverbs 18:17
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17 The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him.(A)
Proverbs 18:17
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17 The one who first states a case seems right,
until the other comes and cross-examines.
Proverbs 18:20-21
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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
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20 From the fruit of the mouth one’s stomach is satisfied;
the yield of the lips brings satisfaction.(A)
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.(B)
Proverbs 20:3
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Proverbs 20:3
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3 It is honorable to refrain from strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel.(A)
Proverbs 20:3
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Proverbs 20:3
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3 It is honorable to refrain from strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel.(A)
Proverbs 22:11
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11 The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.(A)
Proverbs 22:11
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11 Those who love a pure heart and are gracious in speech
will have the king as a friend.(A)
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