Proverbs 15:23

23To make an apt answer is a joy to a man,
and aa word in season, how good it is!

Proverbs 15:26

26 bThe thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord,
but cgracious words are pure.

Proverbs 16:21-24

21The wise of heart is called discerning,
and sweetness of speech dincreases persuasiveness.
22Good sense is ea fountain of life to him who has it,
but the instruction of fools is folly.
23 fThe heart of the wise makes his speech judicious
and adds persuasiveness to his lips.
24 gGracious words are like ha honeycomb,
sweetness to the soul and ihealth to the body.

Proverbs 25:11-12

11 jA word fitly spoken
is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.
12Like ka gold ring or an ornament of gold
is a wise reprover to la listening ear.

1 Timothy 1:15

15The saying is mtrustworthy and deserving of full acceptance, that Christ Jesus ncame into the world to save sinners, oof whom I am the foremost.
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