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1 A sensitive answer turns back wrath, but an offensive word stirs up anger.
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1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
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2 The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge, but the mouth of a fool gushes with stupidity.
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2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool gushes folly.
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3 The LORD's eyes are everywhere, keeping watch on evil and good people.
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3 The eyes of the LORD are everywhere, keeping watch on the wicked and the good.
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4 Wholesome speech is a tree of life, but dishonest talk breaks the spirit.
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4 The tongue that brings healing is a tree of life, but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.
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5 A fool doesn't like a father's instruction, but those who heed correction are mature.
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5 A fool spurns his father's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.
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6 Great treasure is in the house of the righteous, but the gain of the wicked brings trouble.
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6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.
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