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
Evangelical Heritage Version
Wise Words and Wise Ways
6 Blessings crown the head of a righteous person,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.[a]
7 To remember a righteous person is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
8 A wise heart accepts commands,
but a babbling fool will be ruined.
9 Whoever walks with integrity walks safely,
but whoever follows crooked ways will be found out.
10 Whoever winks at evil causes trouble,
and a babbling fool will be ruined.
11 The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.[b]
12 Hatred stirs up a quarrel,
but love covers all sins.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person,
but a rod is appropriate for the back of one who lacks sense.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:6 Or the mouth of the wicked conceals violence
- Proverbs 10:11 Or the mouth of the wicked conceals violence
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads gossip is a fool.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
13 A gossip goes around betraying secrets,
but a trustworthy spirit keeps a matter confidential.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the mouths of the upright will save 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
Evangelical Heritage Version
13 The rebellion on his lips is a trap for an evil person,
but a righteous person gets out of trouble.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
15 The way of a stubborn fool seems correct to him,
but whoever listens to advice is wise.
16 A stubborn fool immediately lets his annoyance be known,
but a sensible person overlooks an insult.
17 Whoever breathes the truth proclaims righteousness,
but a lying witness is deceitful.
18 Some people wield reckless words like the thrusts of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
20 Deceit lies in the heart of those who plot evil,
but for those who promote peace there will be joy.
21 No disaster will strike a righteous person,
but wicked people are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 12:23
Legacy Standard Bible
23 A (A)prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Proverbs 12:23
Evangelical Heritage Version
23 A man who is shrewd conceals his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools broadcast 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
Evangelical Heritage Version
7 One person pretends to be rich but has nothing.
Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
16 Every sensible person acts with knowledge,
but a fool displays stupidity.
17 A wicked[a] messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:17 Or an unreliable
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
Evangelical Heritage Version
8 The wisdom of a sensible[a] person is that he understands his way,
but the stupidity of fools is deceptive.[b]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:8 Or prudent
- Proverbs 14:8 Or 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
Evangelical Heritage Version
16 A wise person fears and turns from evil,
but a fool is rash and overconfident.
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