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 leads to deceit.
Proverbs 12:13
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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, 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 man pretends to be rich but has nothing;(A)
another pretends to be poor but has great 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 messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.(B)
Proverbs 14:8
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8 The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 14:16
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Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:16 Or and falls
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