Proverbs 10:17-19

International Children’s Bible

¹⁷The person who accepts correction is on the way to life.
But the person who ignores correction will be ruined.

¹⁸Whoever hides his hate is a liar.
Whoever tells lies is a fool.

¹⁹If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin.
If you are wise, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 10:17-19

New International Version

¹⁷Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,^(A)
but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

¹⁸Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips^(B)
and spreads slander is a fool.

¹⁹Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.^(C)

International Children’s Bible (ICB)

New International Version (NIV)