Proverbs 10:11
New Living Translation
11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
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
New Living Translation
4 Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
Common English Bible
4 Wholesome speech is a tree of life,
but dishonest talk breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:23
New Living Translation
23 Everyone enjoys a fitting reply;
it is wonderful to say the right thing at the right time!
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
New Living Translation
23 From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.
24 Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
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
New Living Translation
4 Wise words are like deep waters;
wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.
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
New Living Translation
21 The tongue can bring death or life;
those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
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
New Living Translation
23 Smooth[a] words may hide a wicked heart,
just as a pretty glaze covers a clay pot.
Notas al pie
- 26:23 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads Burning.
Proverbs 26:23
Common English Bible
23 Smooth[a] lips and an evil heart
are like silver coating on clay.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 26:23 LXX; Heb uncertain
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