Proverbs 10:11
Modern English Version
11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:13
Modern English Version
13 In the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found,
but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
Proverbs 10:14
Modern English Version
14 Wise men store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 10:20-21
Modern English Version
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver;
the heart of the wicked is worth little.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of wisdom.
Proverbs 10:31-32
Modern English Version
31 The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut out.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked speaks what is perverse.
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