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)

Proverbs 10:11-13

Complete Jewish Bible

¹¹The speech of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the speech of the wicked is a cover for violence.

¹²Hate stirs up disputes,
but love covers all kinds of transgressions.

¹³On the lips of the intelligent is found wisdom,
but a stick is in store for the back of a fool.

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

¹²Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.^(C)

¹³Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.^(D)

¹¹The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

¹²Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

¹³In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

New International Version (NIV)