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The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.(Proverbs 12:13)
A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth: and the recompence of a man's hands shall be rendered unto him.(Proverbs 12:14)
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.(Proverbs 12:15)
A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit.(Proverbs 12:17)
There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.(Proverbs 12:18)
The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.(Proverbs 12:19)

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Proverbs 12:16 - Cross Reference

A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards. (Proverbs 29:11)
Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. (Proverbs 16:22)
Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: (James 1:19)
And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword. (1 Kings 19:1)
He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls. (Proverbs 25:28)
Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. (Proverbs 10:12)
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends. (Proverbs 17:9)
Then Saul's anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said unto him, Thou son of the perverse rebellious woman, do not I know that thou hast chosen the son of Jesse to thine own confusion, and unto the confusion of thy mother's nakedness? (1 Samuel 20:30)
Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. (Proverbs 14:33)