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Blessings cover the head of the righteous,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
    but the name of the wicked rots.
The skilled mind accepts commands,
    but a foolish talker is ruined.
Those who walk in innocence walk with confidence,
    but those on crooked paths will be found out.
10 Those who wink an eye bring trouble;
    those who speak foolishly are ruined.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12 Hate stirs up conflict,
    but love covers all offenses.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of those who have understanding,
    but there is a rod for the back of those with no sense.
14 The wise store up knowledge,
    but the mouth of a fool brings on ruin.

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Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
    but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.[a](A)

The name of the righteous(B) is used in blessings,[b]
    but the name of the wicked(C) will rot.(D)

The wise in heart accept commands,
    but a chattering fool comes to ruin.(E)

Whoever walks in integrity(F) walks securely,(G)
    but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.(H)

10 Whoever winks maliciously(I) causes grief,
    and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(J)
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(K)

12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.(L)

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,(M)
    but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.(N)

14 The wise store up knowledge,(O)
    but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.(P)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:6 Or righteous, / but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence
  2. Proverbs 10:7 See Gen. 48:20.