Proverbs 11:12
New Living Translation
12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
a sensible person keeps quiet.
Proverbs 11:12
Living Bible
12 To quarrel with a neighbor is foolish; a man with good sense holds his tongue.
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Proverbs 12:18
New Living Translation
18 Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 12:18
Living Bible
18 Some people like to make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise soothe and heal.
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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 16:27
New Living Translation
27 Scoundrels create trouble;
their words are a destructive blaze.
Proverbs 16:27
Living Bible
27 Idle hands are the devil’s workshop; idle lips are his mouthpiece.[a]
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- Proverbs 16:27 Idle hands are the devil’s workshop; idle lips are his mouthpiece, literally, “A worthless man devises mischief; and in his lips there is a scorching fire.”
Proverbs 25:23
New Living Translation
23 As surely as a north wind brings rain,
so a gossiping tongue causes anger!
Proverbs 25:23
Living Bible
23 As surely as a wind from the north brings cold,[a] just as surely a retort causes anger!
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- Proverbs 25:23 cold, literally, “rain.”
Proverbs 26:2
New Living Translation
2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow,
an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim.
Proverbs 26:2
Living Bible
2 An undeserved curse has no effect. Its intended victim will be no more harmed by it than by a sparrow or swallow flitting through the sky.
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