Proverbs 10:11
World English Bible
11 The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:11
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11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(A)
Proverbs 10:13
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13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment,
but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
Proverbs 10:13
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13 On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found,
but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.(A)
Proverbs 10:14
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14 Wise men lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
Proverbs 10:14
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14 The wise lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
Proverbs 10:20-21
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20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver.
The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
Proverbs 10:20-21
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20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver;
the mind of the wicked is of little worth.(A)
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.
Proverbs 10:31-32
World English Bible
31 The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
Proverbs 10:31-32
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.(A)
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
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