Proverbs 17:7
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7 Fine speech is not becoming to a fool;
still less is false speech to a prince.
Proverbs 17:9
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9 He who forgives an offense seeks love,
but he who repeats a matter alienates a friend.
Proverbs 17:27-28
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27 He who restrains his words has knowledge,
and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
28 Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
Proverbs 18:4
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4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters;
the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.
Proverbs 18:13
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13 If one gives answer before he hears,
it is his folly and shame.
Proverbs 18:17
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17 He who states his case first seems right,
until the other comes and examines him.
Proverbs 18:20-21
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20 From the fruit of his mouth a man is satisfied;
he is satisfied by the yield of his lips.
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.
Proverbs 20:3
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3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife;
but every fool will be quarreling.
Proverbs 20:3
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3 It is an honor for a man to keep aloof from strife;
but every fool will be quarreling.
Proverbs 22:11
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11 He who loves purity of heart,
and whose speech is gracious, will have the king as his friend.
Proverbs 23:9
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9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 24:26
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26 He who gives a right answer
kisses the lips.
Proverbs 25:8-10
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8 do not hastily bring into court;
for[a] what will you do in the end,
when your neighbor puts you to shame?
9 Argue your case with your neighbor himself,
and do not disclose another’s secret;
10 lest he who hears you bring shame upon you,
and your ill repute have no end.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:8 Cn: Heb lest
Proverbs 25:11-15
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11 A word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
13 Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest
is a faithful messenger to those who send him,
he refreshes the spirit of his masters.
14 Like clouds and wind without rain
is a man who boasts of a gift he does not give.
15 With patience a ruler may be persuaded,
and a soft tongue will break a bone.
Proverbs 25:20
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20 He who sings songs to a heavy heart
is like one who takes off a garment on a cold day,
and like vinegar on a wound.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:20 Gk: Heb lye
Proverbs 26:4-5
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4 Answer not a fool according to his folly,
lest you be like him yourself.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly,
lest he be wise in his own eyes.
Proverbs 26:17
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17 He who meddles in a quarrel not his own
is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.
Proverbs 26:18-19
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18 Like a madman who throws firebrands,
arrows, and death,
19 is the man who deceives his neighbor
and says, “I am only joking!”
Proverbs 28:23
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23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor
than he who flatters with his tongue.
Proverbs 29:20
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20 Do you see a man who is hasty in his words?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
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