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Proverbs 10:18-21
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:18-21
New American Standard Bible
18 One (A)who conceals hatred has lying lips,
And one who spreads slander is a fool.
19 When there are (B)many words, wrongdoing is unavoidable,
But (C)one who restrains his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is like (D)choice silver,
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
21 The (E)lips of the righteous feed many,
But fools (F)die for lack of [a]understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:21 Lit heart
Proverbs 10:18-21
New International Version
Proverbs 10:18-21
New International Version
18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips(A)
and spreads slander is a fool.
19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
but the prudent hold their tongues.(B)
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of sense.(C)
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