Proverbs - Words : Various verses from the book of Proverbs

Various Verses from the Book of Proverbs

12:18                     The words of the reckless pierce like swords,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

15:1-4                    A gentle answer turns away wrath,
but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
The soothing tongue is a tree of life,
but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

16:21-24              The wise in heart are called discerning,
and gracious words promote instruction.
Prudence is a fountain of life to the prudent,
but folly brings punishment to fools.
The hearts of the wise make their mouths prudent,
and their lips promote instruction.
Gracious words are a honeycomb,
sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

16:28                   A perverse person stirs up conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.

17:14                  Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam;
so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.

17:19                   Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin;
whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.

10:18-21            Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips
and spreads slander is a fool.
Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of sense.