Verses
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- A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions.
- But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
- He who answers a matter before he hears it—this is folly and disgrace to him.
- A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.
- For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
- When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
- The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
- Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.
- A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
- But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.