Proverbs 10:6-13
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6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(A)
7 The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.(B)
8 A wise heart accepts commands,(C)
but foolish lips will be destroyed.
9 The one who lives with integrity lives securely,(D)
but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.(E)
10 A sly wink of the eye(F) causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(G)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(H)
12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.(I)
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.(J)
Proverbs 10:18
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18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.(A)
Proverbs 11:13
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13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.(A)
Proverbs 12:5-6
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12:13
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13 By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,(A)
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.(B)
Proverbs 12:15-18
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15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,(A)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.
16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.(B)
17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness speaks deceit.(C)
18 There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;(D)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(E)
Proverbs 12:20-21
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20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,(B)
but the wicked are full of misery.
Proverbs 12:23
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23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)
Proverbs 13:7
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7 One person pretends to be rich but has nothing;(A)
another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth.(B)
Proverbs 13:16-17
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16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.(A)
17 A wicked envoy falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.(B)
Proverbs 14:8
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8 The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 14:16
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16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,(A)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[a]
Footnotes
- 14:16 Or and falls
Proverbs 16:27-30
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27 A worthless person digs up evil,
and his speech is like a scorching fire.(A)
28 A contrary person spreads conflict,
and a gossip separates close friends.(B)
30 The one who narrows his eyes is planning deceptions;
the one who compresses his lips brings about evil.(E)
Proverbs 17:4
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4 A wicked person listens to malicious talk;[a]
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Footnotes
- 17:4 Lit to lips of iniquity
Proverbs 17:9
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Proverbs 17:19-20
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19 One who loves to offend loves strife;(A)
one who builds a high threshold invites injury.
20 One with a twisted mind will not succeed,
and one with deceitful speech will fall into ruin.(B)
Proverbs 17:24
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24 Wisdom is the focus of the perceptive,
but a fool’s eyes(A) roam to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 18:1-2
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18 One who isolates himself pursues selfish desires;
he rebels against all sound wisdom.
Footnotes
- 18:2 Lit to uncover his heart
Proverbs 18:23
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Proverbs 19:4
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4 Wealth attracts many friends,(A)
but a poor person is separated from his friend.
Proverbs 19:6
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Proverbs 20:6
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6 Many a person proclaims his own loyalty,
but who can find a trustworthy person?(A)
Proverbs 20:8
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8 A king sitting on a throne to judge
separates out all evil with his eyes.(A)
Proverbs 20:14
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14 “It’s worthless, it’s worthless!” the buyer says,
but after he is on his way, he gloats.
Proverbs 20:19
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