Proverbs 14:5
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 14:5
New Living Translation
5 An honest witness does not lie;
a false witness breathes 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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:1 Lit painful
Proverbs 15:1-2
New Living Translation
15 A gentle answer deflects anger,
but harsh words make tempers flare.
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:4
New American Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:4 Lit healing
- Proverbs 15:4 Lit is the crushing of the spirit
Proverbs 15:4
New Living Translation
4 Gentle words are a tree of life;
a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
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
New Living Translation
7 The lips of the wise give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.
Proverbs 15:23
New American Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 15:23 Lit answer of his mouth
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 15:26
New American Standard Bible
26 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,
But pleasant words are pure.
Proverbs 15:26
New Living Translation
26 The Lord detests evil plans,
but he delights in pure words.
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
New Living Translation
28 The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking;
the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.
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
New Living Translation
16 We can make our own plans,
but the Lord gives the right answer.
Proverbs 16:10
New American Standard Bible
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:10 Lit be unfaithful
Proverbs 16:10
New Living Translation
10 The king speaks with divine wisdom;
he must never judge unfairly.
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
New Living Translation
13 The king is pleased with words from righteous lips;
he loves those who speak honestly.
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.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:21 Lit lips
- Proverbs 16:21 Or learning
Proverbs 16:21
New Living Translation
21 The wise are known for their understanding,
and pleasant words are persuasive.
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