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Job 4:4
Your words helped those who had fallen down. You made shaky knees strong.
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Proverbs 16:21-24
Wise hearts are known for understanding what is right. Kind words make people want to learn more.Understanding is like a fountain of life to those who have it. But foolish people are punished for the foolish things they do.The hearts of wise people guide their mouths. Their words make people want to learn more.Kind words are like honey. They are sweet to the spirit and bring healing to the body.
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Job 21:34
“ So how can you comfort me with your speeches? They don’t make any sense at all. Your answers are nothing but lies!”
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Job 24:25
“ Who can prove that what I’m saying is wrong? Who can prove that my words aren’t true?”
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Proverbs 25:11
The right ruling at the right time is like golden apples in silver jewelry.
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Job 32:3
Elihu was also very angry with Job’s three friends. They hadn’t found any way to prove that Job was wrong. But they still said he was guilty.
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Proverbs 18:21
Your tongue has the power of life and death. Those who love to talk will eat the fruit of their words.
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Ecclesiastes 12:10-11
He did his best to find just the right words. And what he wrote was honest and true.The sayings of those who are wise move people to take action. Their collected sayings are like nails pounded in firm and deep. These sayings are given to us by one shepherd.
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Proverbs 12:18
The words of thoughtless people cut like swords. But the tongue of wise people brings healing.
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Job 13:5
I wish you would keep your mouths shut! Then people would think you were wise.
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Job 16:3-5
Your speeches go on forever. Won’t they ever end? What’s wrong with you? Why do you keep on arguing?If you and I changed places, I could say the same things you are saying. I could make fine speeches against you. I could shake my head at you.But what I might say would give you hope. My words of comfort would help you.
