Proverbs 17:7
GOD’S WORD Translation
The Consequences of Being a Fool
7 Refined speech is not fitting for a godless fool.
How much less does lying fit a noble person!
Proverbs 17:9
GOD’S WORD Translation
9 Whoever forgives an offense seeks love,
but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends.
Proverbs 17:27-28
GOD’S WORD Translation
27 Whoever has knowledge controls his words,
and a person who has understanding is even-tempered.
28 Even a stubborn fool is thought to be wise if he keeps silent.
He is considered intelligent if he keeps his lips sealed.
Proverbs 18:4
GOD’S WORD Translation
4 The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters.
The fountain of wisdom is an overflowing stream.
Proverbs 18:13
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Whoever gives an answer before he listens is stupid and shameful.
Proverbs 18:17
GOD’S WORD Translation
17 The first to state his case seems right
⌞until⌟ his neighbor comes to cross-examine him.
Proverbs 18:20-21
GOD’S WORD Translation
20 A person’s speaking ability provides for his stomach.
His talking provides him a living.
21 The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love to talk will have to eat their own words.
Proverbs 20:3
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 Avoiding a quarrel is honorable.
After all, any stubborn fool can start a fight.
Proverbs 20:3
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 Avoiding a quarrel is honorable.
After all, any stubborn fool can start a fight.
Proverbs 22:11
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 Whoever loves a pure heart and whoever speaks graciously
has a king as his friend.
Proverbs 23:9
GOD’S WORD Translation
9 Do not talk directly to a fool,
because he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 24:26
GOD’S WORD Translation
26 Giving a straight answer is ⌞like⌟ a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 25:8-10
GOD’S WORD Translation
8 Do not be in a hurry to go to court.
What will you do in the end if your neighbor disgraces you?
9 Present your argument to your neighbor,
but do not reveal another person’s secret.
10 Otherwise, when he hears about it, he will humiliate you,
and his evil report about you will never disappear.
Proverbs 25:11-15
GOD’S WORD Translation
11 ⌞Like⌟ golden apples in silver settings,
⌞so⌟ is a word spoken at the right time.
12 ⌞Like⌟ a gold ring and a fine gold ornament,
⌞so⌟ is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.
13 Like the coolness of snow on a harvest day,
⌞so⌟ is a trustworthy messenger to those who send him:
He refreshes his masters.
14 ⌞Like⌟ a dense fog or a dust storm,
⌞so⌟ is a person who brags about a gift that he does not give.
15 With patience you can persuade a ruler,
and a soft tongue can break bones.
Proverbs 25:20
GOD’S WORD Translation
20 ⌞Like⌟ taking off a coat on a cold day
or pouring vinegar on baking soda,
so is singing songs to one who has an evil heart.
Proverbs 26:4-5
GOD’S WORD Translation
4 Do not answer a fool with his own stupidity,
or you will be like him.
5 Answer a fool with his own stupidity,
or he will think he is wise.
Proverbs 26:17
GOD’S WORD Translation
17 ⌞Like⌟ grabbing a dog by the ears,
⌞so⌟ is a bystander who gets involved in someone else’s quarrel.
Proverbs 26:18-19
GOD’S WORD Translation
18 Like a madman who shoots flaming arrows, arrows, and death,
19 so is the person who tricks his neighbor and says, “I was only joking!”
Proverbs 28:23
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 Whoever criticizes people will be more highly regarded in the future
than the one who flatters with his tongue.
Proverbs 29:20
GOD’S WORD Translation
20 Have you met a person who is quick to answer?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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