Proverbs 23:16

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My soul will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

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Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.

Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right;

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for edifying, as fits the occasion, that it may impart grace to those who hear.

Let there be no filthiness, nor silly talk, nor levity, which are not fitting; but instead let there be thanksgiving.

that I may make it clear, as I ought to speak.

For we all make many mistakes, and if any one makes no mistakes in what he says he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body also.