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Proverbs 10:8-10
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Proverbs 10:8-10
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
8 The wise of heart will heed commandments,
but one with foolish lips will come to ruin.(A)
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.(B)
10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,
but one who rebukes boldly makes peace.[a](C)
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- 10.10 Gk: Heb but one with foolish lips will come to ruin
Proverbs 10:8-10
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Proverbs 10:8-10
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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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