Anxiety in the heart of a man will weigh him down, but a good word will cheer him.

The righteous hates a word of falsehood; the wicked will bring shame and {disgrace}.

He who despises a word will bring destruction on himself, but he who respects a commandment will be rewarded.

The simple will believe every word, but the clever will consider his step.

A soft answer will turn away wrath, but a word of trouble will stir {anger}.

Joy [belongs] to a man with answers in his mouth, and a word in its time, how good [it is]!

He who returns a word before he will hear, folly itself [belongs] to him as well as shame.

Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad, and I will answer him who reproaches me [with] a word.

A ruler listening to a word of falsehood, all his officials are wicked.

Every word of God [is] flawless; he [is] a shield for him who takes refuge in him.

Keep falsehood and a {lying word} far from me; do not give me poverty or wealth; provide me [with] food [only for] my need.