Proverbs 10:6-13
GOD’S WORD Translation
6 Blessings cover the head of a righteous person,
but violence covers the mouths of wicked people.
7 The name of a righteous person remains blessed,
but the names of wicked people will rot away.
Proverbs Concerning the Mouth
8 The one who is truly wise accepts commands,
but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
9 Whoever lives honestly will live securely,
but whoever lives dishonestly will be found out.
10 Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache.
The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
11 The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life,
but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence.
12 Hate starts quarrels,
but love covers every wrong.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding,
but a rod is for the back of one without sense.
Proverbs 10:6-13
New International Version
8 The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.(E)
9 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)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:6 Or righteous, / but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence
- Proverbs 10:7 See Gen. 48:20.
Proverbs 10:18
GOD’S WORD Translation
18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips.
Whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
New International Version
18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips(A)
and spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 11:13
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Whoever gossips gives away secrets,
but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.
Proverbs 11:13
New International Version
Proverbs 12:5-6
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 The thoughts of righteous people are fair.
The advice of wicked people is treacherous.
6 The words of wicked people are a deadly ambush,
but the words [a] of decent people rescue.
Footnotes
- 12:6 Or “mouths.”
Proverbs 12:5-6
New International Version
5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.(A)
Proverbs 12:13
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk,
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 12:13
New International Version
Proverbs 12:15-18
GOD’S WORD Translation
15 A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one,
but a person who listens to advice is wise.
16 When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately,
but a sensible person hides the insult.
17 A truthful witness speaks honestly,
but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.
18 Careless words stab like a sword,
but the words of wise people bring healing.
Proverbs 12:15-18
New International Version
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(F)
Proverbs 12:20-21
GOD’S WORD Translation
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
but joy belongs to those who advise peace.
21 No ⌞lasting⌟ harm comes to a righteous person,
but wicked people have lots of trouble.
Proverbs 12:20-21
New International Version
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(B)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:23
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge,
but foolish minds preach stupidity.
Proverbs 12:23
New International Version
Proverbs 13:7
GOD’S WORD Translation
7 One person pretends to be rich but has nothing.
Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.
Proverbs 13:7
New International Version
Proverbs 13:16-17
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 Any sensible person acts with knowledge,
but a fool displays stupidity.
17 An undependable messenger gets into trouble,
but a dependable envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 13:16-17
New International Version
Proverbs 14:8
GOD’S WORD Translation
8 The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life,
but the stupidity of fools misleads them.
Proverbs 14:8
New International Version
Proverbs 14:16
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool is careless and overconfident.
Proverbs 14:16
New International Version
Proverbs 16:27-30
GOD’S WORD Translation
27 A worthless person plots trouble,
and his speech is like a burning fire.
28 A devious person spreads quarrels.
A gossip separates the closest of friends.
29 A violent person misleads his neighbor
and leads him on a path that is not good.
30 Whoever winks his eye is plotting something devious.
Whoever bites his lips has finished his evil work.
Proverbs 16:27-30
New International Version
29 A violent person entices their neighbor
and leads them down a path that is not good.(E)
30 Whoever winks(F) with their eye is plotting perversity;
whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.
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