Proverbs 12:25

12:25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down,

but an encouraging word brings him joy.

Proverbs 14:23

14:23 In all hard work there is profit,

but merely talking about it only brings poverty.

Proverbs 15:1

15:1 A gentle response turns away anger,

but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

Proverbs 15:23

15:23 A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer,

and a word at the right time – how good it is!

Proverbs 16:13

16:13 The delight of kings is righteous counsel,

and they love the one who speaks uprightly.

Proverbs 30:8

30:8 Remove falsehood and lies far from me;

do not give me poverty or riches,

feed me with my allotted portion of bread,