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| | | | Proverbs 4:24
24 Put away from you a deceitful mouth, and put perverse lips far from you.
Proverbs 5:3
3 For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil;
Proverbs 6:12
12 A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth;
Proverbs 6:16, 19
16 These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 19 A false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren.
Proverbs 8:6-9
6 Listen, for I will speak of excellent things, and from the opening of my lips will come right things; 7 For my mouth will speak truth; Wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 8 All the words of my mouth are with righteousness; Nothing crooked or perverse is in them. 9 They are all plain to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.
Proverbs 10:11
11 The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:13-14
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, but a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding. 14 Wise people store up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. |
| Proverbs 10:18-21
18 Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. 19 In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is wise. 20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.
Proverbs 10:31-32
31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut out. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
Proverbs 11:9, 11
9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous will be delivered. 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 12:6
6 The words of the wicked are, "Lie in wait for blood," but the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Proverbs 12:13-14
13 The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, but the righteous will come through trouble. 14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man's hands will be rendered to him.
Proverbs 12:17-19
17 He who speaks truth declares righteousness, but a false witness, deceit. 18 There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise promotes health. 19 The truthful lip shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Proverbs 12:22, 25
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who deal truthfully are His delight. 25 Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, but a good word makes it glad.
Proverbs 13:2-3
2 A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth, but the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence. 3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.
Proverbs 14:3
3 In the mouth of a fool is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.
Proverbs 14:23
23 In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty.
Proverbs 15:1-2, 4
1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
Proverbs 15:7
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge, but the heart of the fool does not do so.
Proverbs 15:14
14 The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.
Proverbs 15:23
23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
Proverbs 15:26, 28
26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD, but the words of the pure are pleasant. 28 The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.
Proverbs 16:1
1 The preparations of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.
Proverbs 16:21, 23-24
21 The wise in heart will be called prudent, and sweetness of the lips increases learning. 23 The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips. 24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.
Proverbs 16:27-28, 30
27 An ungodly man digs up evil, and it is on his lips like a burning fire. 28 A perverse man sows strife, and a whisperer separates the best of friends. 30 He winks his eye to devise perverse things; He purses his lips and brings about evil.
Proverbs 17:4
4 An evildoer gives heed to false lips; A liar listens eagerly to a spiteful tongue.
Proverbs 17:7, 9
7 Excellent speech is not becoming to a fool, Much less lying lips to a prince. 9 He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates friends.
Proverbs 17:20
20 He who has a deceitful heart finds no good, and he who has a perverse tongue falls into evil.
Proverbs 17:27-28
27 He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. 28 Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.
Proverbs 18:4
4 The words of a man's mouth are deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook.
Proverbs 18:6-8
6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for blows. 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul. 8 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, and they go down into the inmost body.
Proverbs 18:13
13 He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.
Proverbs 18:20-21
20 A man's stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be filled. 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Proverbs 19:1
1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Proverbs 19:28
28 A disreputable witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
Proverbs 20:15
15 There is gold and a multitude of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Proverbs 20:19
19 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets; Therefore do not associate with one who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 20:25
25 It is a snare for a man to devote rashly something as holy, and afterward to reconsider his vows.
Proverbs 21:6
6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue Is the fleeting fantasy of those who seek death..
Proverbs 21:23
23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.
Proverbs 21:28
28 A false witness shall perish, but the man who hears him will speak endlessly.
Proverbs 22:11
11 He who loves purity of heart and has grace on his lips, The king will be his friend.
Proverbs 23:9
9 Do not speak in the hearing of a fool, For he will despise the wisdom of your words.
Proverbs 23:16
16 Yes, my inmost being will rejoice When your lips speak right things.
Proverbs 24:1-2
1 Do not be envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them; 2 For their heart devises violence, and their lips talk of troublemaking.
Proverbs 24:26, 28
26 He who gives a right answer kisses the lips. 28 Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, For would you deceive with your lips?
Proverbs 25:8-11
8 Do not go hastily to court; For what will you do in the end, When your neighbor has put you to shame? 9 Debate your case with your neighbor, and do not disclose the secret to another; 10 Lest he who hears it expose your shame, and your reputation be ruined. 11 A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold In settings of silver.
Proverbs 25:15
15 By long forbearance a ruler is persuaded, and a gentle tongue breaks a bone.
Proverbs 25:23
23 The north wind brings forth rain, and a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Proverbs 26:4-5
4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, Lest you also be like him. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own eyes. 6 He who sends a message by the hand of a fool Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
Proverbs 26:7, 9
7 Like the legs of the lame that hang limp Is a proverb in the mouth of fools. 9 Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
Proverbs 26:20
20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out; and where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.
Proverbs 26:22-24
22 The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles, and they go down into the inmost body. 23 Fervent lips with a wicked heart Are like earthenware covered with silver dross. 24 He who hates, disguises it with his lips, and lays up deceit within himself;
Proverbs 26:28
28 A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 27:2
2 Let another man praise you, and not your own mouth; A stranger, and not your own lips.
Proverbs 27:21
21 The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, and a man is valued by what others say of him.
Proverbs 29:5
5 A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:11
11 A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back.
Proverbs 29:20
20 Do you see a man hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Proverbs 30:10
10 Do not malign a servant to his master, lest he curse you, and you be found guilty.
Proverbs 30:32
32 If you have been foolish in exalting yourself, or if you have devised evil, put your hand on your mouth.
Proverbs 31:8-9
8 Open your mouth for the speechless, In the cause of all who are appointed to die. 9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. | | | |
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