Bible Cross References
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Ecclesiastes 1:1
These are the words of the Philosopher, David's son, who was king in Jerusalem.
Ecclesiastes 1:12
I, the Philosopher, have been king over Israel in Jerusalem.
acceptable words
Proverbs 15:23
What a joy it is to find just the right word for the right occasion!
Proverbs 15:26
The LORD hates evil thoughts, but he is pleased with friendly words.
Proverbs 16:21-24
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A wise, mature person is known for his understanding. The more pleasant his words, the more persuasive he is.
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Wisdom is a fountain of life to the wise, but trying to educate stupid people is a waste of time.
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Intelligent people think before they speak; what they say is then more persuasive.
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Kind words are like honey---sweet to the taste and good for your health.
Proverbs 25:11
An idea well-expressed is like a design of gold, set in silver.
Proverbs 25:12
A warning given by an experienced person to someone willing to listen is more valuable than gold rings or jewelry made of the finest gold.
1 Timothy 1:15
This is a true saying, to be completely accepted and believed: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. I am the worst of them,
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Proverbs 1:1-6
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The proverbs of Solomon, son of David and king of Israel.
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Here are proverbs that will help you recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning.
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They can teach you how to live intelligently and how to be honest, just, and fair.
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They can make an inexperienced person clever and teach young people how to be resourceful.
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These proverbs can even add to the knowledge of the wise and give guidance to the educated,
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so that they can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs and the problems that the wise raise.
Proverbs 8:6-10
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Listen to my excellent words; all I tell you is right.
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What I say is the truth; lies are hateful to me.
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Everything I say is true; nothing is false or misleading.
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To those with insight, it is all clear; to the well-informed, it is all plain.
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Choose my instruction instead of silver; choose knowledge rather than the finest gold.
Proverbs 22:17-21
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Listen, and I will teach you what the wise have said. Study their teachings,
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and you will be glad if you remember them and can quote them.
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I want you to put your trust in the LORD; that is why I am going to tell them to you now.
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I have written down thirty sayings for you. They contain knowledge and good advice,
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and will teach you what the truth really is. Then when you are sent to find it out, you will bring back the right answer.
Luke 1:1-4
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Dear Theophilus: Many people have done their best to write a report of the things that have taken place among us.
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They wrote what we have been told by those who saw these things from the beginning and who proclaimed the message.
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And so, Your Excellency, because I have carefully studied all these matters from their beginning, I thought it would be good to write an orderly account for you.
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I do this so that you will know the full truth about everything which you have been taught.
John 3:11
I am telling you the truth: we speak of what we know and report what we have seen, yet none of you is willing to accept our message.
Colossians 1:5
When the true message, the Good News, first came to you, you heard about the hope it offers. So your faith and love are based on what you hope for, which is kept safe for you in heaven.