Proverbs 9:7-9
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7 When you correct someone who makes fun of others, you might be laughed at.
When you warn a sinner, you might get hurt.
8 Don’t warn those who make fun of others, or they will hate you.
Warn those who are wise, and they will love you.
9 Teach a wise person, and they will become even wiser.
Teach a person who does right, and they will learn even more.
Proverbs 10:10-11
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10 An evil wink gets you into trouble.
And foolish chattering destroys you.
11 The mouths of those who do right pour out life like a fountain.
But the mouths of sinners hide their evil plans.
Proverbs 10:13-14
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13 Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right.
But those who have no sense are punished.
14 Wise people store up knowledge.
But the mouths of foolish people destroy them.
Proverbs 10:13-14
New International Reader's Version
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right.
But those who have no sense are punished.
14 Wise people store up knowledge.
But the mouths of foolish people destroy them.
Proverbs 11:13
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13 Those who talk about others will tell secrets.
But those who can be trusted keep the secrets of others.
Proverbs 12:13-14
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13 Those who do evil are trapped by their sinful talk.
But those who have done no wrong escape trouble.
14 Many good things come from what people say.
And the work of their hands rewards them.
Proverbs 12:16-19
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16 Foolish people are easily upset.
But wise people pay no attention to hurtful words.
17 An honest witness tells the truth.
But a dishonest witness tells lies.
18 The words of thoughtless people cut like swords.
But the tongue of wise people brings healing.
19 Truthful words last forever.
But lies last for only a moment.
Proverbs 12:22-23
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22 The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies.
But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.
23 Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves.
But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things.
Proverbs 12:25
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25 Worry makes the heart heavy.
But a kind word cheers it up.
Proverbs 13:2-3
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2 The good things people say benefit them.
But liars love to hurt others.
3 Those who guard what they say guard their lives.
But those who speak without thinking will be destroyed.
Proverbs 14:3
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3 The proud words of a foolish person sting like a whip.
But the things wise people say keep them safe.
Proverbs 14:5
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5 An honest witness does not lie.
But a dishonest witness pours out lies.
Proverbs 15:1-2
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15 A gentle answer turns anger away.
But mean words stir up anger.
2 The tongues of wise people use knowledge well.
But the mouths of foolish people pour out foolish words.
Proverbs 15:4
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4 A tongue that calms is like a tree of life.
But a tongue that tells lies produces a broken spirit.
Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of wise people spread knowledge.
But the hearts of foolish people are not honest.
Proverbs 15:23
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23 Joy is found in giving the right answer.
And how good is a word spoken at the right time!
Proverbs 15:26
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26 The Lord hates the thoughts of sinful people.
But he considers kind words to be pure.
Proverbs 15:28
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28 The hearts of those who do right think about how they will answer.
But the mouths of those who do wrong pour out evil.
Proverbs 16:1
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16 People make plans in their hearts.
But the Lord puts the correct answer on their tongues.
Proverbs 16:10
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10 A king speaks as if his words come from God.
And what he says does not turn right into wrong.
Proverbs 16:13
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13 Kings are pleased when what you say is honest.
They value people who speak what is right.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right.
Kind words make people want to learn more.
Proverbs 16:23-24
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23 The hearts of wise people guide their mouths.
Their words make people want to learn more.
24 Kind words are like honey.
They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body.
Proverbs 16:27
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27 A worthless person plans to do evil things.
Their words are like a burning fire.
Proverbs 17:5
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5 Anyone who laughs at those who are poor makes fun of their Maker.
Anyone who is happy when others suffer will be punished.
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