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Proverbs 15:1
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:1
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A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 15:2
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The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

Proverbs 15:2
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The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.

Proverbs 15:4
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The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:4
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The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:7
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.

Proverbs 15:7
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The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

Proverbs 15:23
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A man finds joy in giving an apt reply- and how good is a timely word!

Proverbs 15:23
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A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!

Proverbs 15:26
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The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but those of the pure are pleasing to him.

Proverbs 15:26
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The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.

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