proverbs on speech

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Prov. 10:20-21 “20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.”

Prov. 10:31-32 “31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.”

Prov. 10:19 “19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.”

Prov. 11:13-14 “13 Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered. 14 Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.”

Prov. 13:3 “3 Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.”

Prov. 14:3 “3 By the mouth of a fool comes a rod for his back, but the lips of the wise will preserve them.”

Prov. 15:1-2 “1 A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouths of fools pour out folly.”

Prov. 18:6-7 “6 A fool’s lips walk into a fight, and his mouth invites a beating. 7 A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul.”

Prov. 19:1 “1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.”

Prov. 16:24 “24 Gracious words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.”