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Proverbs 6:16There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him:Proverbs 6:17haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,Proverbs 6:18a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil,Proverbs 6:19a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.Proverbs 8:13To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.Proverbs 10:13Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.Proverbs 10:14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.Proverbs 10:19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.Proverbs 10:21The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.Proverbs 10:31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.Proverbs 10:32The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.Proverbs 11:11By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.Proverbs 11:12Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.Proverbs 11:13A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.Proverbs 11:14For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.Proverbs 12:5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.Proverbs 12:6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.Proverbs 12:13An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech, but a righteous man escapes from trouble.Proverbs 12:14By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things, and the work of his hands returns to him.Proverbs 12:16A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.Proverbs 12:17He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.Proverbs 12:18Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.Proverbs 12:19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.Proverbs 12:20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.Proverbs 12:23A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.Proverbs 13:2From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things, but the desire of the faithless is violence.Proverbs 13:3He who guards his mouth protects his life, but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.Proverbs 14:3The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.Proverbs 14:25A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.Proverbs 15:1A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.Proverbs 15:4A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.Proverbs 15:14A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.Proverbs 15:23A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!Proverbs 15:26The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him.Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.Proverbs 16:22Understanding is a fountain of life to its possessor, but the discipline of fools is folly.Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.Proverbs 16:27A worthless man digs up evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.Proverbs 16:28A perverse man spreads dissension, and a gossip divides close friends.Proverbs 17:4A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar gives ear to a destructive tongue.Proverbs 17:7Eloquent words are unfit for a fool; how much worse are lying lips to a ruler!Proverbs 17:9Whoever conceals an offense promotes love, but he who brings it up separates friends.Proverbs 17:20The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.Proverbs 17:27A man of knowledge restrains his words, and a man of understanding maintains a calm spirit.Proverbs 17:28Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue.Proverbs 18:4The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.Proverbs 18:6A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating.Proverbs 18:7A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.Proverbs 18:8The words of a gossip are like choice morsels that go down into the inmost being.Proverbs 18:13He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.Proverbs 18:20From the fruit of his mouth a man’s belly is filled; with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.Proverbs 18:21Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.Proverbs 18:23The poor man pleads for mercy, but the rich man answers harshly.Proverbs 19:1Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.