Proverbs 10:11
Christian Standard Bible
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(A)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(B)
Proverbs 10:11
New Living Translation
11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:13
Christian Standard Bible
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.(A)
Proverbs 10:13
New Living Translation
13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.
Proverbs 10:14
Christian Standard Bible
14 The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.(A)
Proverbs 10:14
New Living Translation
14 Wise people treasure knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
Proverbs 10:20-21
Christian Standard Bible
20 The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little value.(A)
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.(B)
Proverbs 10:20-21
New Living Translation
20 The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
the heart of a fool is worthless.
21 The words of the godly encourage many,
but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.
Proverbs 10:31-32
Christian Standard Bible
32 The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,(C)
but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.(D)
Proverbs 10:31-32
New Living Translation
31 The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,
but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.
32 The lips of the godly speak helpful words,
but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.
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