Proverbs 16:23-24
New Living Translation
23 From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.
24 Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
Proverbs 16:23-24
New American Standard Bible
23 The (A)heart of the wise instructs his mouth
And adds [a]persuasiveness to his lips.
24 (B)Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
Sweet to the soul and (C)healing to the bones.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:23 Or learning
Proverbs 16:27
New Living Translation
27 Scoundrels create trouble;
their words are a destructive blaze.
Proverbs 16:27
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:27 Lit on his lips
Proverbs 17:5
New Living Translation
5 Those who mock the poor insult their Maker;
those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished.
Proverbs 17:5
New American Standard Bible
5 One who mocks the (A)poor taunts his Maker;
One who (B)rejoices at disaster will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:7
New Living Translation
7 Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:7
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:7 Lit A lip of abundance
Proverbs 17:9
New Living Translation
9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:9
New American Standard Bible
9 One who (A)conceals an offense seeks love,
But one who repeats a matter (B)separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:27-28
New Living Translation
27 A truly wise person uses few words;
a person with understanding is even-tempered.
28 Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent;
with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent.
Proverbs 17:27-28
New American Standard Bible
27 One who (A)withholds his words [a]has knowledge,
And one who has a (B)cool spirit is a person of understanding.
28 Even a fool, when he (C)keeps silent, is considered wise;
When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 17:27 Lit knows
Proverbs 18:4
New Living Translation
4 Wise words are like deep waters;
wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.
Proverbs 18:4
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:4 Or A bubbling brook, a fountain of wisdom
Proverbs 18:13
New Living Translation
13 Spouting off before listening to the facts
is both shameful and foolish.
Proverbs 18:13
New American Standard Bible
13 One who (A)gives an answer before he hears,
It is foolishness and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:17
New Living Translation
17 The first to speak in court sounds right—
until the cross-examination begins.
Proverbs 18:17
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:17 Lit in his plea
- Proverbs 18:17 Lit his neighbor
Proverbs 18:20-21
New Living Translation
20 Wise words satisfy like a good meal;
the right words bring satisfaction.
21 The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
Proverbs 18:20-21
New American Standard Bible
20 With the [a](A)fruit of a person’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied;
(B)He will be satisfied with the product of his lips.
21 (C)Death and life are in the [b]power of the tongue,
And those who love it will eat its (D)fruit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:20 I.e., speech
- Proverbs 18:21 Lit hand
Proverbs 20:3
New Living Translation
3 Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling.
Proverbs 20:3
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:3 Lit burst out
Proverbs 20:3
New Living Translation
3 Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling.
Proverbs 20:3
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:3 Lit burst out
Proverbs 22:11
New Living Translation
11 Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech
will have the king as a friend.
Proverbs 22:11
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 22:11 Lit has grace on his lips
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