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Proverbs 10:8-10
Authorized (King James) Version
Proverbs 10:8-10
Authorized (King James) Version
8 The wise in heart will receive commandments:
but a prating fool shall fall.
9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely:
but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow:
but a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 10:8-10
New International Version
Proverbs 10:8-10
New International Version
Proverbs 10:8-10
New King James Version
Proverbs 10:8-10
New King James Version
9 (B)He who walks with integrity walks securely,
But he who perverts his ways will become known.
10 He who winks with the eye causes trouble,
But a prating fool will fall.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit. the foolish of lips
- Proverbs 10:8 be thrust down or ruined
Proverbs 10:8-10
King James Version
Proverbs 10:8-10
King James Version
8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
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Proverbs 10:8-10
English Standard Version
Proverbs 10:8-10
English Standard Version
8 (A)The wise of heart will receive commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9 (B)Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but he who makes his ways crooked (C)will be found out.
10 Whoever (D)winks the eye causes trouble,
and a babbling fool will come to ruin.
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