11 The mouth of the righteous is a well of life,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

12 Hatred stirs up strife,
But (A)love covers all sins.

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,
But (B)a rod is for the back of him who [a]is devoid of understanding.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:13 Lit. lacks heart

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