Proverbs 16:23-24
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:23 Lit learning upon his lips
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit throat
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit bones
Proverbs 16:23-24
Lexham English Bible
23 The heart[a] of the wise will make his mouth judicious,
and upon his lips, it[b] will add persuasiveness.
24 Pleasant sayings are a honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and healing to the bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:23 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 16:23 Or “he”
Proverbs 16:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
27 A worthless man digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.(A)
Proverbs 16:27
Lexham English Bible
27 A man of wickedness concocts evil,
and his lips are like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 17:5
Holman 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
Lexham English Bible
5 He who mocks the poor insults him who made him;
he who rejoices at calamity will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:7
Holman 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
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Literally “A lip of fineness”
- Proverbs 17:7 Literally “only for”
- Proverbs 17:7 Literally “lip of deceit”
Proverbs 17:9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:9
Lexham English Bible
9 He who forgives an affront fosters love,
but he who waits on a matter will alienate a friend.
Proverbs 17:27-28
Holman Christian Standard Bible
27 The intelligent person restrains his words,(A)
and one who keeps a cool head[a]
is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool is considered wise when he keeps silent,
discerning when he seals his lips.(B)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:27 Lit spirit
Proverbs 17:27-28
Lexham English Bible
27 He who spares his sayings knows knowledge,
and a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool who keeps silent shall be considered wise;[a]
he who closes his lips is intelligent.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:28 Literally “wise, he shall be considered”
Proverbs 18:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:4 Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river.
Proverbs 18:4
Lexham English Bible
4 Deep waters are words of the mouth of a man;
a gushing stream is a fountain of wisdom.
Proverbs 18:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 The one who gives an answer before he listens—
this is foolishness and disgrace for him.(A)
Proverbs 18:13
Lexham English Bible
13 He who returns a word before he will hear,
folly itself belongs to him as well as[a] shame.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:13 Hebrew “and”
Proverbs 18:17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
17 The first to state his case seems right
until another comes and cross-examines him.(A)
Proverbs 18:17
Lexham English Bible
17 The first in his dispute is deemed righteous,
but his neighbor will come and examine him.
Proverbs 18:20-21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is satisfied;
he is filled with the product of his lips.(A)
21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.(B)
Proverbs 18:20-21
Lexham English Bible
20 From the fruit of a man’s mouth, his stomach will be satisfied,
as for the yield of his lips, it will satisfy.
21 Death and life are in the power[a] of the tongue,
and those who love her[b] will eat of her fruit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:21 Literally “hand”
- Proverbs 18:21 That is, the power of the tongue
Proverbs 20:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:3
Lexham English Bible
3 It is honorable for the man to refrain from strife,
but every fool will be quick to quarrel.
Proverbs 20:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:3
Lexham English Bible
3 It is honorable for the man to refrain from strife,
but every fool will be quick to quarrel.
Proverbs 22:11
Holman Christian Standard Bible
11 The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.(A)
Proverbs 22:11
Lexham English Bible
11 He who loves purity of heart
and hasgracious speech,[a] his friend is the king.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:11 Literally “grace of his lips”
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