When someone stumbled, weak and tired, your words encouraged him to stand.

I could strengthen you with advice and keep talking to comfort you.

Thoughtless words can wound as deeply as any sword, but wisely spoken words can heal.

A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.

Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive.

What you say can preserve life or destroy it; so you must accept the consequences of your words.

An idea well-expressed is like a design of gold, set in silver.

The Philosopher tried to find comforting words, but the words he wrote were honest.

The sayings of the wise are like the sharp sticks that shepherds use to guide sheep, and collected proverbs are as lasting as firmly driven nails. They have been given by God, the one Shepherd of us all.

Say nothing, and someone may think you are wise!

Are you going to keep on talking forever? Do you always have to have the last word?

If you were in my place and I in yours, I could say everything you are saying. I could shake my head wisely and drown you with a flood of words.

And you! You try to comfort me with nonsense! Every answer you give is a lie!

Can anyone deny that this is so? Can anyone prove that my words are not true?

He was also angry with Job's three friends. They could not find any way to answer Job, and this made it appear that God was in the wrong.