Proverbs 18:20

New International Reader's Version

Because of what they say a person can fill their stomach. What their words produce can satisfy them.

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The good things people say benefit them. But liars love to hurt others.

Those who aren’t faithful will be paid back for what they’ve done. And good people will receive rewards for how they’ve lived.

A broken friendship is harder to handle than a city with high walls around it. And arguing is like the locked gates of a mighty city.

It is pleasing when you keep them in your heart. Have all of them ready on your lips.

I am teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth. Then you can give honest reports to those you serve.