Proverbs 10:11-13

The Message

¹¹The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well,
but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse.

¹²Hatred starts fights,
but love pulls a quilt over the bickering.

¹³You’ll find wisdom on the lips of a person of insight,
but the shortsighted needs a slap in the face.

Proverbs 10:11-13

New International Version

¹¹The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,^(A)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.^(B)

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

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

The Message (MSG)

New International Version (NIV)