Verse set: Wise Communication§↻

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• Proverbs 10:18-19: The one who conceals hatred utters lies, and the one who spreads slander is certainly a fool. When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.
  
  
• Proverbs 11:12-13: The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent. The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
  
  
• Proverbs 12:16: A fool's annoyance is known at once, but the prudent overlooks an insult.
  
  
• Proverbs 12:18: Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing.
  
  
• Proverbs 13:3: The one who guards his words guards his life, but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.
  
  
• Proverbs 15:1: A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
  
  
• Proverbs 15:28: The heart of the righteous considers how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.
  
  
• Proverbs 16:23-24: A wise person's heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
  
  
• Proverbs 17:9: The one who forgives an offense seeks love, but whoever repeats a matter separates close friends.
  
  
• Proverbs 17:14: Starting a quarrel is like letting out water; stop it before strife breaks out!
  
  
• Proverbs 17:27-28: The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning. Even a fool who remains silent is considered wise, and the one who holds his tongue is deemed discerning.
  
  
• Proverbs 18:2: A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in disclosing what is on his mind.
  
  
• Proverbs 18:6-8: The lips of a fool enter into strife, and his mouth invites a flogging. The mouth of a fool is his ruin, and his lips are a snare for his life. The words of a gossip are like choice morsels; they go down into the person's innermost being.
  
  
• Proverbs 18:13: The one who gives an answer before he listens - that is his folly and his shame.
  
  
• Proverbs 20:3: It is an honor for a person to cease from strife, but every fool quarrels.
  
  
• Proverbs 21:23: The one who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps his life from troubles.
  
  
• Proverbs 22:10: Drive out the scorner and contention will leave; strife and insults will cease.
  
  
• Proverbs 23:9: Do not speak in the ears of a fool, for he will despise the wisdom of your words.
  
  
• Proverbs 25:11-12: Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken. Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.
  
  
• Proverbs 25:15: Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a soft tongue can break a bone.
  
  
• Proverbs 25:20: Like one who takes off a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.
  
  
• Proverbs 25:23: The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look.
  
  
• Proverbs 26:4-5: Do not answer a fool according to his folly, lest you yourself also be like him. Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own estimation.
  
  
• Proverbs 27:1-2: Do not boast about tomorrow; for you do not know what a day may bring forth. Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.
  
  
• Proverbs 27:5-6: Better is open rebuke than hidden love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
  
  
• Proverbs 28:23: The one who reproves another will in the end find more favor than the one who flatters with the tongue.
  
  
• Proverbs 29:8-9: Scornful people inflame a city, but those who are wise turn away wrath. If a wise person goes to court with a foolish person, there is no peace whether he is angry or laughs.
  
  
• Proverbs 29:11: A fool lets fly with all his temper, but a wise person keeps it back.
  
  
• Proverbs 29:20: Do you see someone who is hasty in his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.
  
  

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