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(A)Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
The (C)remembrance of the righteous is blessed,
But (D)the name of the wicked will rot.
The (E)wise of heart will receive commandments,
But an ignorant fool of loose lips will be [a]ruined.
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.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:8 Lit thrust down
  2. Proverbs 10:10 Lit thrust down