Proverbs 9:7-9
Authorized (King James) Version
7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame:
and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee:
rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser:
teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 10:10-11
Authorized (King James) Version
10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow:
but a prating fool shall fall.
11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life:
but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:13-14
Authorized (King James) Version
13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found:
but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge:
but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 10:13-14
Authorized (King James) Version
13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found:
but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge:
but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 11:13
Authorized (King James) Version
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets:
but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Proverbs 12:13-14
Authorized (King James) Version
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips:
but the just shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth:
and the recompence of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
Proverbs 12:16-19
Authorized (King James) Version
16 A fool’s wrath is presently known:
but a prudent man covereth shame.
17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness:
but a false witness deceit.
18 There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword:
but the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever:
but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:22-23
Authorized (King James) Version
22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord:
but they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge:
but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:25
Authorized (King James) Version
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop:
but a good word maketh it glad.
Proverbs 13:2-3
Authorized (King James) Version
2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth:
but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.
3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life:
but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 14:3
Authorized (King James) Version
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride:
but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
Proverbs 14:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 A faithful witness will not lie:
but a false witness will utter lies.
Proverbs 15:1-2
Authorized (King James) Version
15 A soft answer turneth away wrath:
but grievous words stir up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright:
but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:4
Authorized (King James) Version
4 A wholesome tongue is a tree of life:
but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7
Authorized (King James) Version
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge:
but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
Proverbs 15:23
Authorized (King James) Version
23 A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth:
and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 15:26
Authorized (King James) Version
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord:
but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
Proverbs 15:28
Authorized (King James) Version
28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer:
but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Proverbs 16:1
Authorized (King James) Version
16 The preparations of the heart in man,
and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:10
Authorized (King James) Version
10 A divine sentence is in the lips of the king:
his mouth transgresseth not in judgment.
Proverbs 16:13
Authorized (King James) Version
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings;
and they love him that speaketh right.
Proverbs 16:21
Authorized (King James) Version
21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent:
and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Proverbs 16:23-24
Authorized (King James) Version
23 The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth,
and addeth learning to his lips.
24 Pleasant words are as an honeycomb,
sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:27
Authorized (King James) Version
27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil:
and in his lips there is as a burning fire.
Proverbs 17:5
Authorized (King James) Version
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker:
and he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.
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