Proverbs 17:7
New Century Version
7 Fools should not be proud,
and rulers should not be liars.
Proverbs 17:9
New Century Version
9 Whoever forgives someone’s sin makes a friend,
but gossiping about the sin breaks up friendships.
Proverbs 17:27-28
New Century Version
27 The wise say very little,
and those with understanding stay calm.
28 Even fools seem to be wise if they keep quiet;
if they don’t speak, they appear to understand.
Proverbs 18:4
New Century Version
4 Spoken words can be like deep water,
but wisdom is like a flowing stream.
Proverbs 18:13
New Century Version
13 Anyone who answers without listening
is foolish and confused.
Proverbs 18:17
New Century Version
17 The person who tells one side of a story seems right,
until someone else comes and asks questions.
Proverbs 18:20-21
New Century Version
20 People will be rewarded for what they say;
they will be rewarded by how they speak.
21 What you say can mean life or death.
Those who speak with care will be rewarded.
Proverbs 20:3
New Century Version
3 Foolish people are always fighting,
but avoiding quarrels will bring you honor.
Proverbs 20:3
New Century Version
3 Foolish people are always fighting,
but avoiding quarrels will bring you honor.
Proverbs 22:11
New Century Version
11 Whoever loves pure thoughts and kind words
will have even the king as a friend.
Proverbs 23:9
New Century Version
9 Don’t speak to fools;
they will only ignore your wise words.
Proverbs 24:26
New Century Version
26 An honest answer is as pleasing
as a kiss on the lips.
Proverbs 25:8-10
New Century Version
8 do not quickly take someone to court.
What will you do later
when your neighbor proves you wrong?
9 If you have an argument with your neighbor,
don’t tell other people what was said.
10 Whoever hears it might shame you,
and you might not ever be respected again.
Proverbs 25:11-15
New Century Version
11 The right word spoken at the right time
is as beautiful as gold apples in a silver bowl.
12 A wise warning to someone who will listen
is as valuable as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.
13 Trustworthy messengers refresh those who send them,
like the coolness of snow in the summertime.
14 People who brag about gifts they never give
are like clouds and wind that give no rain.
15 With patience you can convince a ruler,
and a gentle word can get through to the hard-headed.
Proverbs 25:20
New Century Version
20 Singing songs to someone who is sad
is like taking away his coat on a cold day
or pouring vinegar on soda.
Proverbs 26:4-5
New Century Version
4 Don’t answer fools when they speak foolishly,
or you will be just like them.
5 Answer fools when they speak foolishly,
or they will think they are really wise.
Proverbs 26:17
New Century Version
17 Interfering in someone else’s quarrel as you pass by
is like grabbing a dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:18-19
New Century Version
18 Like a madman shooting
deadly, burning arrows
19 is the one who tricks a neighbor
and then says, “I was just joking.”
Proverbs 28:23
New Century Version
23 Those who correct others will later be liked
more than those who give false praise.
Proverbs 29:20
New Century Version
20 Do you see people who speak too quickly?
There is more hope for a foolish person than for them.
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