Proverbs 16:23-24
World English Bible
23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth,
and adds learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
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 16:27
World English Bible
27 A worthless man devises mischief.
His speech is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 16:27
New Living Translation
27 Scoundrels create trouble;
their words are a destructive blaze.
Proverbs 17:5
World English Bible
5 Whoever mocks the poor reproaches his Maker.
He who is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
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 17:7
World English Bible
7 Excellent speech isn’t fitting for a fool,
much less do lying lips fit a prince.
Proverbs 17:7
New Living Translation
7 Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool;
even less are lies fitting for a ruler.
Proverbs 17:9
World English Bible
9 He who covers an offense promotes love;
but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Proverbs 17:9
New Living Translation
9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven,
but dwelling on it separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:27-28
World English Bible
27 He who spares his words has knowledge.
He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise.
When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.
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 18:4
World English Bible
4 The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters.
The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.
Proverbs 18:4
New Living Translation
4 Wise words are like deep waters;
wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.
Proverbs 18:13
World English Bible
13 He who answers before he hears,
that is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:13
New Living Translation
13 Spouting off before listening to the facts
is both shameful and foolish.
Proverbs 18:17
World English Bible
17 He who pleads his cause first seems right;
until another comes and questions him.
Proverbs 18:17
New Living Translation
17 The first to speak in court sounds right—
until the cross-examination begins.
Proverbs 18:20-21
World English Bible
20 A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth.
With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
those who love it will eat its fruit.
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 20:3
World English Bible
3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife,
but every fool will be quarreling.
Proverbs 20:3
New Living Translation
3 Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling.
Proverbs 20:3
World English Bible
3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife,
but every fool will be quarreling.
Proverbs 20:3
New Living Translation
3 Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling.
Proverbs 22:11
World English Bible
11 He who loves purity of heart and speaks gracefully
is the king’s friend.
Proverbs 22:11
New Living Translation
11 Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech
will have the king as a friend.
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