Proverbs 9:7-9
GOD’S WORD Translation
Wisdom Prolongs Life
7 Whoever corrects a mocker receives abuse.
Whoever warns a wicked person gets hurt.
8 Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you.
Warn a wise person, and he will love you.
9 Give ⌞advice⌟ to a wise person,
and he will become even wiser.
Teach a righteous person,
and he will learn more.
Proverbs 10:10-11
GOD’S WORD Translation
10 Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache.
The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
11 The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life,
but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence.
Proverbs 10:13-14
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding,
but a rod is for the back of one without sense.
14 Those who are wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a stubborn fool invites ruin.
Proverbs 10:13-14
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding,
but a rod is for the back of one without sense.
14 Those who are wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a stubborn fool invites ruin.
Proverbs 11:13
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Whoever gossips gives away secrets,
but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.
Proverbs 12:13-14
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk,
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
14 One person enjoys good things as a result of his speaking ability.
Another is paid according to what his hands have accomplished.
Proverbs 12:16-19
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately,
but a sensible person hides the insult.
17 A truthful witness speaks honestly,
but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.
18 Careless words stab like a sword,
but the words of wise people bring healing.
19 The word of truth lasts forever,
but lies last only a moment.
Proverbs 12:22-23
GOD’S WORD Translation
22 Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord,
but honest people are his delight.
23 A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge,
but foolish minds preach stupidity.
Proverbs 12:25
GOD’S WORD Translation
25 A person’s anxiety will weigh him down,
but an encouraging word makes him joyful.
Proverbs 13:2-3
GOD’S WORD Translation
2 A person eats well as a result of his speaking ability,
but the appetite of treacherous people ⌞craves⌟ violence.
3 Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life.
Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.
Proverbs 14:3
GOD’S WORD Translation
3 Because of a stubborn fool’s words a whip is lifted against him,
but wise people are protected by their speech.
Proverbs 14:5
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 A trustworthy witness does not lie,
but a dishonest witness breathes lies.
Proverbs 15:1-2
GOD’S WORD Translation
15 A gentle answer turns away rage,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongues of wise people give good expression to knowledge,
but the mouths of fools pour out a flood of stupidity.
Proverbs 15:4
GOD’S WORD Translation
4 A soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a deceitful tongue breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7
GOD’S WORD Translation
7 The lips of wise people spread knowledge,
but a foolish attitude does not.
Proverbs 15:23
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 A person is delighted to hear an answer from his own mouth,
and a timely word—oh, how good!
Proverbs 15:26
GOD’S WORD Translation
26 The thoughts of evil people are disgusting to the Lord,
but pleasant words are pure to him.
Proverbs 15:28
GOD’S WORD Translation
28 The heart of a righteous person carefully considers how to answer,
but the mouths of wicked people pour out a flood of evil things.
Proverbs 16:1
GOD’S WORD Translation
Wisdom’s Blessings Come from the Lord
16 The plans of the heart belong to humans,
but an answer on the tongue comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:10
GOD’S WORD Translation
10 When a divine revelation is on a king’s lips,
he cannot voice a wrong judgment.
Proverbs 16:13
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Kings are happy with honest words,
and whoever speaks what is right is loved.
Proverbs 16:21
GOD’S WORD Translation
21 The person who is truly wise is called understanding,
and speaking sweetly helps others learn.
Proverbs 16:23-24
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 A wise person’s heart controls his speech,
and what he says helps others learn.
24 Pleasant words are ⌞like⌟ honey from a honeycomb—
sweet to the spirit and healthy for the body.
Proverbs 16:27
GOD’S WORD Translation
27 A worthless person plots trouble,
and his speech is like a burning fire.
Proverbs 17:5
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 Whoever makes fun of a poor person insults his maker.
Whoever is happy ⌞to see someone’s⌟ distress will not escape punishment.
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