Mishle 18:5-7

Orthodox Jewish Bible

⁵It is not tov to show partiality to the rashah, to subvert the tzaddik in mishpat.

⁶The sfatayim (lips) of a kesil enter into contention, and his peh (mouth) inviteth blows.

⁷The peh (mouth) of a kesil is his undoing, and his sfatayim (lips) are the mokesh (snare) of his nefesh.

Proverbs 18:5-7

New International Version

⁵It is not good to be partial to the wicked^(A)
and so deprive the innocent of justice.^(B)

⁶The lips of fools bring them strife,
and their mouths invite a beating.^(C)

⁷The mouths of fools are their undoing,
and their lips are a snare^(D) to their very lives.^(E)

Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB)

New International Version (NIV)