Proverbs 16:23-24
New International Version
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 16:27
New International Version
Proverbs 16:27
Holman Christian Standard Bible
27 A worthless man digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.(A)
Proverbs 17:5
New International Version
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 17:7
New International Version
7 Eloquent lips are unsuited to a godless fool—
how much worse lying lips to a ruler!(A)
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 17:9
New International Version
Proverbs 17:9
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 17:27-28
New International Version
27 The one who has knowledge uses words with restraint,(A)
and whoever has understanding is even-tempered.(B)
28 Even fools are thought wise if they keep silent,
and discerning if they hold their tongues.(C)
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 18:4
New International Version
4 The words of the mouth are deep waters,(A)
but the fountain of wisdom is a rushing stream.
Proverbs 18:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:4 Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river.
Proverbs 18:13
New International Version
13 To answer before listening—
that is folly and shame.(A)
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 18:17
New International Version
17 In a lawsuit the first to speak seems right,
until someone comes forward and cross-examines.
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 18:20-21
New International Version
20 From the fruit of their mouth a person’s stomach is filled;
with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.(A)
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 20:3
New International Version
Proverbs 20:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 20:3
New International Version
Proverbs 20:3
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 22:11
New International Version
11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
will have the king for a friend.(A)
Proverbs 22:11
Holman Christian Standard Bible
11 The one who loves a pure heart
and gracious lips—the king is his friend.(A)
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