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)
Footnotes
- 10.10 Gk: Heb but one with foolish lips will come to ruin
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
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
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