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
Living Bible
11 There is living truth in what a good man says, but the mouth of the evil man is filled with curses.
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Proverbs 15:4
New Living Translation
4 Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
Living Bible
4 Gentle words cause life and health; griping brings discouragement.
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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
Living Bible
23 Everyone enjoys giving good advice, and how wonderful it is to be able to say the right thing at the right time!
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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
Living Bible
23 From a wise mind comes careful and persuasive speech.
24 Kind words are like honey—enjoyable and healthful.
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Proverbs 18:4
New Living Translation
4 Wise words are like deep waters;
wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.
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
Living Bible
21 Those who love to talk will suffer the consequences. Men have died for saying the wrong thing!
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Proverbs 26:23
New Living Translation
23 Smooth[a] words may hide a wicked heart,
just as a pretty glaze covers a clay pot.
Footnotes
- 26:23 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads Burning.
Proverbs 26:23
Living Bible
23 Pretty words may hide a wicked heart, just as a pretty glaze covers a common clay pot.
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