Proverbs 4:5

4:5 Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding;

do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

Proverbs 4:10

4:10 Listen, my child, and accept my words,

so that the years of your life will be many.

Proverbs 5:3

5:3 For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey,

and her seductive words are smoother than olive oil,

Proverbs 7:5

7:5 so that they may keep you from the adulterous woman,

from the loose woman who flatters you with her words.

Proverbs 10:13

10:13 Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person,

but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.

Proverbs 12:18

12:18 Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword,

but the words of the wise bring healing.

Proverbs 13:3

13:3 The one who guards his words guards his life,

but whoever is talkative will come to ruin.

Proverbs 14:3

14:3 In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back,

but the words of the wise protect them.

Proverbs 16:10

16:10 The divine verdict is in the words of the king,

his pronouncements must not act treacherously against justice.

Proverbs 16:23

16:23 A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise

and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

Proverbs 18:8

18:8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;

they go down into the person’s innermost being.

Proverbs 20:15

20:15 There is gold, and an abundance of rubies,

but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

Proverbs 22:17

The Sayings of the Wise

22:17 Incline your ear and listen to the words of the wise,

and apply your heart to my instruction.

Proverbs 22:21

22:21 to show you true and reliable words,

so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you?

Proverbs 23:8-9

23:8 you will vomit up the little bit you have eaten,

and will have wasted your pleasant words.

23:9 Do not speak in the ears of a fool,

for he will despise the wisdom of your words.

Proverbs 24:28

24:28 Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause,

and do not deceive with your words.

Proverbs 26:22

26:22 The words of a gossip are like delicious morsels;

they go down into a person’s innermost being.

Proverbs 29:20

29:20 Do you see someone who is hasty in his words?

There is more hope for a fool than for him.

Proverbs 30:1

The Words of Agur

30:1 The words of Agur, the son of Jakeh; an oracle:

This man says to Ithiel, to Ithiel and to Ukal:

Proverbs 30:6

30:6 Do not add to his words,

lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar.