Proverbs 4:24
Put away from thee a froward mouth, And perverse lips put far from thee.
In context
21 Let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep them in the midst of thine heart. 22 For they are life unto those that find them, And health to all their flesh. 23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; For out of it are the issues of life. 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, And perverse lips put far from thee. 25 Let thine eyes look right on, And let thine eyelids look straight before thee. 26 Ponder the path of thy feet, And let all thy ways be established. 27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: Remove thy foot from evil.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 4:24 in the NIV
Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 4:24 in the ESV
Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you.