Proverbs 14:5
English Standard Version
Proverbs 14:5
Common English Bible
5 A truthful witness doesn’t lie,
but a false witness spews lies.
Proverbs 15:1-2
English Standard Version
15 (A)A soft answer turns away wrath,
but (B)a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but (C)the mouths of fools pour out folly.
Proverbs 15:1-2
Common English Bible
15 A sensitive answer turns back wrath,
but an offensive word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool gushes with stupidity.
Proverbs 15:4
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Or healing
Proverbs 15:4
Common English Bible
4 Wholesome speech is a tree of life,
but dishonest talk breaks the spirit.
Proverbs 15:7
English Standard Version
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:7 Or the hearts of fools are not steadfast
Proverbs 15:7
Common English Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
but the hearts of fools have none.
Proverbs 15:23
English Standard Version
23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and (A)a word in season, how good it is!
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 15:26
English Standard Version
Proverbs 15:26
Common English Bible
26 The Lord detests evil plans,
but gracious words are pure.
Proverbs 15:28
English Standard Version
28 The heart of the righteous (A)ponders how to answer,
but (B)the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 15:28
Common English Bible
28 The righteous heart reflects before answering,
but the wicked mouth blurts out evil.
Proverbs 16:1
English Standard Version
16 The plans of the heart belong to man,
but (A)the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:1
Common English Bible
16 To people belong the plans of the heart,
but the answer of the tongue comes from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:10
English Standard Version
10 (A)An oracle is on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
Proverbs 16:10
Common English Bible
10 A king’s speech is like an oracle;
in a judgment, one can’t go against his words.
Proverbs 16:13
English Standard Version
13 (A)Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves him who speaks what is right.
Proverbs 16:13
Common English Bible
13 Kings favor those with righteous lips;
they love words of integrity.
Proverbs 16:21
English Standard Version
21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech (A)increases persuasiveness.
Proverbs 16:21
Common English Bible
21 The skilled mind is called discerning,
and pleasant speech enhances teaching.
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