Proverbs 10:6-13
Legacy Standard Bible
6 (A)Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
7 The (C)remembrance of the righteous is blessed,
But (D)the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The (E)wise of heart will receive commandments,
But an ignorant fool of loose lips will be [a]ruined.
9 He (F)who walks in integrity walks securely,
But (G)he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.
10 He (H)who winks the eye causes pain,
And (I)an ignorant fool of loose lips will be [b]ruined.
11 The (J)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But (K)the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
But (L)love covers all transgressions.
13 On (M)the lips of the one who has understanding, wisdom is found,
But (N)a rod is for the back of him who lacks a heart of wisdom.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit thrust down
- Proverbs 10:10 Lit thrust down
Proverbs 10:6-13
Common English Bible
6 Blessings cover the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked rots.
8 The skilled mind accepts commands,
but a foolish talker is ruined.
9 Those who walk in innocence walk with confidence,
but those on crooked paths will be found out.
10 Those who wink an eye bring trouble;
those who speak foolishly are ruined.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12 Hate stirs up conflict,
but love covers all offenses.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of those who have understanding,
but there is a rod for the back of those with no sense.
Proverbs 10:18
Legacy Standard Bible
18 He (A)who covers up hatred has lying lips,
And he who spreads a bad report is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
Common English Bible
18 Lying lips conceal hate,
and those who spread slander are fools.
Proverbs 11:13
Legacy Standard Bible
13 He (A)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But he who is faithful in spirit (B)conceals a matter.
Proverbs 11:13
Common English Bible
13 A slanderer walks around revealing secrets,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
Proverbs 12:5-6
Legacy Standard Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The (A)words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
But the (B)mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Proverbs 12:5-6
Common English Bible
5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the guidance of the wicked is deceptive.
6 The words of the wicked are a deathtrap,
but the speech of those who do right rescues them.
Proverbs 12:13
Legacy Standard Bible
13 The snare of an evil man is in the transgression of his lips,
But the (A)righteous man will come out from distress.
Proverbs 12:13
Common English Bible
13 The wicked are trapped by the transgressions of their lips,
but the righteous escape from distress.
Proverbs 12:15-18
Legacy Standard Bible
15 The (A)way of an ignorant fool is right in his own eyes,
But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
16 An (B)ignorant fool’s [a]anger is known at once,
But a prudent man conceals disgrace.
17 He who breathes out truth declares what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is one who (C)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the (D)tongue of the wise brings healing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:16 Or vexation
Proverbs 12:15-18
Common English Bible
15 Fools see their own way as right,
but the wise listen to advice.
16 Fools reveal their anger right away,
but the shrewd hide their contempt.
17 Those who state the truth speak justly,
but a false witness deceives.
18 Some chatter on like a stabbing sword,
but a wise tongue heals.
Proverbs 12:20-21
Legacy Standard Bible
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have gladness.
21 (A)No misfortune befalls the righteous,
But the wicked are filled with calamity.
Proverbs 12:20-21
Common English Bible
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
but there is joy for those who advise peace.
21 No harm happens to the righteous,
but the wicked receive their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:23
Legacy Standard Bible
23 A (A)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 12:23
Common English Bible
23 The shrewd conceal their knowledge,
but the heart of fools proclaims their stupidity.
Proverbs 13:7
Legacy Standard Bible
7 There is one who (A)pretends to be rich, but has nothing;
Another [a]pretends to be (B)poor, but has great wealth.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:7 Lit impoverishes himself
Proverbs 13:7
Common English Bible
7 Some pretend to be rich but have nothing,
while others pretend to be poor, but have great riches.
Proverbs 13:16-17
Legacy Standard Bible
16 Every (A)prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool spreads out folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into evil,
But (B)a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 13:16-17
Common English Bible
16 The prudent all act intelligently,
but fools display their stupidity.
17 Wicked messengers fall into trouble,
but a reliable one brings healing.
Proverbs 14:8
Legacy Standard Bible
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
But (A)the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:8
Common English Bible
8 By their wisdom the prudent understand their way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 14:16
Legacy Standard Bible
16 A wise man fears and (A)turns away from evil,
But a fool gets angry and feels secure.
Proverbs 14:16
Common English Bible
16 The wise are careful and avoid evil,
but fools become excited and overconfident.
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