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Proverbs 6:16There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:Proverbs 6:17Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;Proverbs 6:18A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,Proverbs 6:19A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.Proverbs 8:13The fear of Jehovah is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the perverse mouth, do I hate.Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.Proverbs 10:13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.Proverbs 10:14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.Proverbs 10:21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.Proverbs 10:31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.Proverbs 10:32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.Proverbs 11:11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.Proverbs 11:12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.Proverbs 11:13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.Proverbs 11:14Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.Proverbs 12:5The thoughts of the righteous are just; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.Proverbs 12:6The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.Proverbs 12:13In the transgression of the lips is a snare to the evil man; But the righteous shall come out of trouble.Proverbs 12:14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth; And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.Proverbs 12:16A fool’s vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.Proverbs 12:17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.Proverbs 12:18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.Proverbs 12:19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.Proverbs 12:20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.Proverbs 12:23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.Proverbs 13:2A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth; But the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence.Proverbs 13:3He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life; But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.Proverbs 14:3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.Proverbs 14:25A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.Proverbs 15:1A soft answer turneth away wrath; But a grievous word stirreth up anger.Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.Proverbs 15:4A gentle tongue is a tree of life; But perverseness therein is a breaking of the spirit.Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.Proverbs 15:14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!Proverbs 15:26Evil devices are an abomination to Jehovah; But pleasant words are pure.Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.Proverbs 16:22Understanding is a well-spring of life unto him that hath it; But the correction of fools is their folly.Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are as a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.Proverbs 16:27A worthless man deviseth mischief; And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.Proverbs 16:28A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.Proverbs 17:4An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; And a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.Proverbs 17:7Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.Proverbs 17:9He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.Proverbs 17:20He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.Proverbs 17:27He that spareth his words hath knowledge; And he that is of a cool spirit is a man of understanding.Proverbs 17:28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is esteemed as prudent.Proverbs 18:4The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is as a flowing brook.Proverbs 18:6A fool’s lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.Proverbs 18:7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.Proverbs 18:8The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.Proverbs 18:13He that giveth answer before he heareth, It is folly and shame unto him.Proverbs 18:20A man’s belly shall be filled with the fruit of his mouth; With the increase of his lips shall he be satisfied.Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; And they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.Proverbs 18:23The poor useth entreaties; But the rich answereth roughly.Proverbs 19:1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.