(A)Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The (C)mentioning of the righteous is a blessing,
But (D)the name of the wicked will rot.
The (E)wise of heart will receive commands,
But [a]a babbling fool will come to ruin.
One (F)who walks in integrity walks securely,
But (G)one who perverts his ways will be found out.
10 He (H)who winks the eye causes trouble,
And [b](I)a babbling fool will come to ruin.
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 offenses.
13 On (M)the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found,
But (N)a rod is for the back of him who has no [c]sense.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:8 Lit the foolish of lips
  2. Proverbs 10:10 Lit the foolish of lips
  3. Proverbs 10:13 Lit heart

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