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Job 4:4
Your words have supported those who were falling; you encouraged those with shaky knees.
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Proverbs 16:21-24
The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive.Discretion is a life giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
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Job 21:34
“ How can your empty clichés comfort me? All your explanations are lies!”
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Job 24:25
Can anyone claim otherwise? Who can prove me wrong?”
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Proverbs 25:11
Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket.
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Job 32:3
He was also angry with Job’s three friends, for they made God appear to be wrong by their inability to answer Job’s arguments.
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Proverbs 18:21
The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.
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Ecclesiastes 12:10-11
The Teacher sought to find just the right words to express truths clearly.The words of the wise are like cattle prods— painful but helpful. Their collected sayings are like a nail studded stick with which a shepherd drives the sheep.
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Proverbs 12:18
Some people make cutting remarks, but the words of the wise bring healing.
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Job 13:5
If only you could be silent! That’s the wisest thing you could do.
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Job 16:3-5
Won’t you ever stop blowing hot air? What makes you keep on talking?I could say the same things if you were in my place. I could spout off criticism and shake my head at you.But if it were me, I would encourage you. I would try to take away your grief.
