Proverbs 10:6-13
Legacy Standard Bible
6 (A)Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
7 The (C)remembrance of the righteous is blessed,
But (D)the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The (E)wise of heart will receive commandments,
But an ignorant fool of loose lips will be [a]ruined.
9 He (F)who walks in integrity walks securely,
But (G)he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.
10 He (H)who winks the eye causes pain,
And (I)an ignorant fool of loose lips will be [b]ruined.
11 The (J)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But (K)the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
But (L)love covers all transgressions.
13 On (M)the lips of the one who has understanding, wisdom is found,
But (N)a rod is for the back of him who lacks a heart of wisdom.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit thrust down
- Proverbs 10:10 Lit thrust down
Proverbs 10:6-13
New American Standard Bible 1995
6 (A)Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7 The (C)memory of the righteous is blessed,
But (D)the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The (E)wise of heart will receive commands,
But [a]a babbling fool will be [b]ruined.
9 He (F)who walks in integrity walks securely,
But (G)he who perverts his ways will be found out.
10 He (H)who winks the eye causes trouble,
And [c](I)a babbling fool will be [d]ruined.
11 The (J)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But (K)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
But (L)love covers all transgressions.
13 On (M)the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found,
But (N)a rod is for the back of him who lacks [e]understanding.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit the foolish of lips
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit thrust down
- Proverbs 10:10 Lit the foolish of lips
- Proverbs 10:10 Lit thrust down
- Proverbs 10:13 Lit heart
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
Legacy Standard Bible
18 He (A)who covers up hatred has lying lips,
And he who spreads a bad report is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
New American Standard Bible 1995
18 He (A)who conceals hatred has lying lips,
And he who 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
Legacy Standard Bible
13 He (A)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But he who is faithful in spirit (B)conceals a matter.
Proverbs 11:13
New American Standard Bible 1995
13 He (A)who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is [a]trustworthy (B)conceals a matter.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:13 Lit faithful of spirit
Proverbs 11:13
New International Version
Proverbs 12:5-6
Legacy Standard Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The (A)words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
But the (B)mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Proverbs 12:5-6
New American Standard Bible 1995
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The (A)words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
But the (B)mouth of the upright will deliver them.
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
Legacy Standard Bible
13 The snare of an evil man is in the transgression of his lips,
But the (A)righteous man will come out from distress.
Proverbs 12:13
New American Standard Bible 1995
13 [a]An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the (A)righteous will escape from trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:13 Lit In the transgression of the lips is an evil snare
Proverbs 12:13
New International Version
Proverbs 12:15-18
Legacy Standard Bible
15 The (A)way of an ignorant fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
16 An (B)ignorant fool’s [a]anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals disgrace.
17 He who breathes out truth declares what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is one who (C)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the (D)tongue of the wise brings healing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:16 Or vexation
Proverbs 12:15-18
New American Standard Bible 1995
15 The (A)way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
16 A (B)fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
17 He who [a]speaks truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is one who (C)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the (D)tongue of the wise brings healing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:17 Lit breathes
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
Legacy Standard Bible
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have gladness.
21 (A)No misfortune befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with calamity.
Proverbs 12:20-21
New American Standard Bible 1995
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21 (A)No harm befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with 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
Legacy Standard Bible
23 A (A)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 12:23
New American Standard Bible 1995
23 A (A)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 12:23
New International Version
Proverbs 13:7
Legacy Standard Bible
7 There is one who (A)pretends to be rich, but has nothing;
Another [a]pretends to be (B)poor, but has great wealth.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:7 Lit impoverishes himself
Proverbs 13:7
New American Standard Bible 1995
7 There is one who (A)pretends to be rich, but has nothing;
Another [a]pretends to be (B)poor, but has great wealth.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:7 Lit impoverishes himself
Proverbs 13:7
New International Version
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