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Proverbs 6:16There are six things which Yahweh hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him:Proverbs 6:17haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood;Proverbs 6:18a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,Proverbs 6:19a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord among brothers.Proverbs 8:13The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.Proverbs 10:13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.Proverbs 10:14Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of 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 brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.Proverbs 10:32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.Proverbs 11:11By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.Proverbs 11:12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.Proverbs 11:13One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.Proverbs 11:14Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.Proverbs 12:5The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.Proverbs 12:6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.Proverbs 12:13An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips, but the righteous shall come out of trouble.Proverbs 12:14A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth. The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.Proverbs 12:16A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.Proverbs 12:17He who is truthful testifies honestly, but a false witness lies.Proverbs 12:18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.Proverbs 12:19Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.Proverbs 12:20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.Proverbs 12:23A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.Proverbs 13:2By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things; but the unfaithful crave violence.Proverbs 13:3He who guards his mouth guards his soul. One who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.Proverbs 14:3The fool’s talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.Proverbs 14:25A truthful witness saves souls, but a false witness 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 fools gush out folly.Proverbs 15:4A gentle tongue is a tree of life, but deceit in it crushes the spirit.Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.Proverbs 15:14The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.Proverbs 15:23Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!Proverbs 15:26Yahweh detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing.Proverbs 15:28The heart of the righteous weighs answers, but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.Proverbs 16:22Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it, but the punishment of fools is their folly.Proverbs 16:23The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.Proverbs 16:27A worthless man devises mischief. His speech is like a scorching fire.Proverbs 16:28A perverse man stirs up strife. A whisperer separates close friends.Proverbs 17:4An evildoer heeds wicked lips. A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.Proverbs 17:7Arrogant speech isn’t fitting for a fool, much less do lying lips fit a prince.Proverbs 17:9He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.Proverbs 17:20One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.Proverbs 17:27He who spares his words has knowledge. He who is even tempered is a man of understanding.Proverbs 17:28Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is counted wise. When he shuts his lips, he is thought to be discerning.Proverbs 18:4The words of a man’s mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.Proverbs 18:6A fool’s lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.Proverbs 18:7A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are a snare to his soul.Proverbs 18:8The words of a gossip are like dainty morsels: they go down into a person’s innermost parts.Proverbs 18:13He who gives answer before he hears, that is folly and shame to him.Proverbs 18:20A man’s stomach is filled with the fruit of his mouth. With the harvest of his lips he is satisfied.Proverbs 18:21Death and life are in the power of the tongue; those who love it will eat its fruit.Proverbs 18:23The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.Proverbs 19:1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.