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(A)Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
The (C)remembrance of the righteous is blessed,
But (D)the name of the wicked will rot.
The (E)wise of heart will receive commandments,
But an ignorant fool of loose lips will be [a]ruined.
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.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:8 Lit thrust down
  2. Proverbs 10:10 Lit thrust down

Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(A)

The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.(B)

A wise heart accepts commands,(C)
but foolish lips will be destroyed.

The one who lives with integrity lives securely,(D)
but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.(E)

10 A sly wink of the eye(F) causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(G)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(H)

12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.(I)

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.(J)

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18 He (A)who covers up hatred has lying lips,
And he who spreads a bad report is a fool.

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18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.(A)

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13 He (A)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But he who is faithful in spirit (B)conceals a matter.

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13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.(A)

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The thoughts of the righteous are just,
But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful.
The (A)words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
But the (B)mouth of the upright will deliver them.

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The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.

The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,(A)
but the speech of the upright rescues them.(B)

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13 The snare of an evil man is in the transgression of his lips,
But the (A)righteous man will come out from distress.

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13 By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,(A)
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.(B)

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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.

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  1. Proverbs 12:16 Or vexation

15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,(A)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.(B)

17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness speaks deceit.(C)

18 There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;(D)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(E)

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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.

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20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)

21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,(B)
but the wicked are full of misery.

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23 A (A)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

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23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)

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There is one who (A)pretends to be rich, but has nothing;
Another [a]pretends to be (B)poor, but has great wealth.

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  1. Proverbs 13:7 Lit impoverishes himself

One person pretends to be rich but has nothing;(A)
another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth.(B)

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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.

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16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.(A)

17 A wicked envoy falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.(B)

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The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
But (A)the folly of fools is deceit.

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The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

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16 A wise man fears and (A)turns away from evil,
But a fool gets angry and feels secure.

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16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,(A)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[a]

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  1. 14:16 Or and falls