Proverbs 10:11
Holman Christian Standard Bible
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(A)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(B)
Proverbs 10:11
Common English Bible
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 15:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Lit but crookedness in it
Proverbs 15:4
Common English Bible
4 Wholesome speech is a tree of life,
but dishonest talk breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:23 Lit in an answer of his mouth
Proverbs 15:23
Common English Bible
23 To give an appropriate answer is a joy;
how good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 16:23-24
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:23 Lit learning upon his lips
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit throat
- Proverbs 16:24 Lit bones
Proverbs 16:23-24
Common English Bible
23 The mind of the wise makes their speech insightful
and enhances the teaching of their lips.
24 Pleasant words are flowing honey,
sweet to the taste and healing to the bones.
Proverbs 18:4
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:4 Or waters; a fountain of wisdom is a flowing river.
Proverbs 18:4
Common English Bible
4 The words of a person’s mouth are deep waters,
a bubbling stream, a fountain of wisdom.
Proverbs 18:21
Holman Christian Standard Bible
21 Life and death are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.(A)
Proverbs 18:21
Common English Bible
21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue;
those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 26:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:23 LXX; MT reads Burning
Proverbs 26:23
Common English Bible
23 Smooth[a] lips and an evil heart
are like silver coating on clay.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:23 LXX; Heb uncertain
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