Proverbs 14:5
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:5
International Standard Version
5 A trustworthy witness does not deceive,
but a false witness spews lies.
Proverbs 15:1-2
New American Standard Bible
Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked
15 A (A)gentle answer turns away wrath,
But a [a](B)harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The (C)tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant,
But the (D)mouth of fools spouts foolishness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:1 Lit painful
Proverbs 15:1-2
International Standard Version
How to Live Wisely
15 A gentle response diverts anger,
but a harsh statement incites fury.
2 The wise speak, presenting[a] knowledge appropriately,
but fools spout foolishness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:2 Lit. The tongues of the wise present
Proverbs 15:4
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Lit healing
- Proverbs 15:4 Lit is the crushing of the spirit
Proverbs 15:4
International Standard Version
4 A gentle statement[a] is a tree of life,
but perverted speech shatters the spirit.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Lit. tongue
Proverbs 15:7
New American Standard Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:7
International Standard Version
7 What the wise have to say disseminates[a] knowledge,
but it’s not in the heart of fools to do so.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:7 Lit. The lips of the wise spread
Proverbs 15:23
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:23 Lit answer of his mouth
Proverbs 15:23
International Standard Version
23 An appropriate answer brings joy to a person,
and a well-timed word is a good thing.
Proverbs 15:26
New American Standard Bible
26 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,
But pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 15:26
International Standard Version
26 To the Lord evil plans are detestable,
but pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 15:28
New American Standard Bible
28 The heart of the righteous (A)ponders how to answer,
But the (B)mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 15:28
International Standard Version
28 The mind of the righteous thinks before speaking,
but the wicked person spews out evil.
Proverbs 16:1
New American Standard Bible
Contrast of the Upright and the Wicked
16 The (A)plans of the heart belong to a person,
But the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:1
International Standard Version
Wisdom’s Blessings
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- Proverbs 16:1 Lit. Preparations of the heart belong to human beings
- Proverbs 16:1 Or the response of the tongue
Proverbs 16:10
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful
Proverbs 16:10
International Standard Version
10 When a king is ready to speak officially,[a]
what he says should not err with respect to justice.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:10 Lit. king speaks an oracle
Proverbs 16:13
New American Standard Bible
13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And one who speaks right is loved.
Proverbs 16:13
International Standard Version
13 Kings take pleasure in righteous speech;
they treasure a person who speaks what is upright.
Proverbs 16:21
New American Standard Bible
21 The (A)wise in heart will be called understanding,
And sweetness of [a]speech (B)increases [b]persuasiveness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:21 Lit lips
- Proverbs 16:21 Or learning
Proverbs 16:21
International Standard Version
21 The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning,
and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
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