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Proverbs 16:24
Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. (niv)
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Proverbs 25:12
Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear. (niv)
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Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. (niv)
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Proverbs 10:20-21
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense. (niv)
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Romans 10:14-15
How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written:“ How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (niv)
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Proverbs 8:11
for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. (niv)
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Proverbs 15:23
A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word! (niv)
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Job 28:12-19
But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell?No mortal comprehends its worth; it cannot be found in the land of the living.The deep says,“ It is not in me”; the sea says,“ It is not with me.”It cannot be bought with the finest gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.It cannot be bought with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or lapis lazuli.Neither gold nor crystal can compare with it, nor can it be had for jewels of gold.Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.The topaz of Cush cannot compare with it; it cannot be bought with pure gold. (niv)
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Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.The Teacher searched to find just the right words, and what he wrote was upright and true.The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails— given by one shepherd. (niv)
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Proverbs 16:21
The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction. (niv)
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Ephesians 4:29
Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. (niv)
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Proverbs 16:16
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver! (niv)
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Proverbs 15:7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright. (niv)