Proverbs 10:6-13

Revised Standard Version

⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
⁷ The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
    but the name of the wicked will rot.
⁸ The wise of heart will heed commandments,
    but a prating fool will come to ruin.
⁹ He who walks in integrity walks securely,
    but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
¹⁰ He who winks the eye causes trouble,
    but he who boldly reproves makes peace.^[a]
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
    but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
¹² Hatred stirs up strife,
    but love covers all offenses.
¹³ On the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found,
    but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.