Proverbs 14:5
World English Bible
5 A truthful witness will not lie,
but a false witness pours out lies.
Proverbs 14:5
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Proverbs 15:1-2
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15 A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,
but the mouth of fools gush out folly.
Proverbs 15:1-2
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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 15:4
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4 A gentle tongue is a tree of life,
but deceit in it crushes the spirit.
Proverbs 15:4
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:4 Or healing
Proverbs 15:7
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7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
not so with the heart of fools.
Proverbs 15:7
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 15:7 Or the hearts of fools are not steadfast
Proverbs 15:23
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23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth.
How good is a word at the right time!
Proverbs 15:23
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23 To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and (A)a word in season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:26
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26 Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked,
but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.
Proverbs 15:26
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Proverbs 15:28
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28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
Proverbs 15:28
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28 The heart of the righteous (A)ponders how to answer,
but (B)the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
Proverbs 16:1
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16 The plans of the heart belong to man,
but the answer of the tongue is from Yahweh.
Proverbs 16:1
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16 The plans of the heart belong to man,
but (A)the answer of the tongue is from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:10
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10 Inspired judgments are on the lips of the king.
He shall not betray his mouth.
Proverbs 16:10
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10 (A)An oracle is on the lips of a king;
his mouth does not sin in judgment.
Proverbs 16:13
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13 Righteous lips are the delight of kings.
They value one who speaks the truth.
Proverbs 16:13
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13 (A)Righteous lips are the delight of a king,
and he loves him who speaks what is right.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent.
Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:21
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21 The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech (A)increases persuasiveness.
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