Proverbs 10:6-13
New Living Translation
6 The godly are showered with blessings;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
7 We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away.
8 The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
9 People with integrity walk safely,
but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
10 People who wink at wrong cause trouble,
but a bold reproof promotes peace.[a]
11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
12 Hatred stirs up quarrels,
but love makes up for all offenses.
13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.
Footnotes
- 10:10 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Proverbs 10:6-13
English Standard Version
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but (A)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.[a]
7 (B)The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but (C)the name of the wicked will rot.
8 (D)The wise of heart will receive commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9 (E)Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but he who makes his ways crooked (F)will be found out.
10 Whoever (G)winks the eye causes trouble,
and a babbling fool will come to ruin.
11 (H)The mouth of the righteous is (I)a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked (J)conceals violence.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but (K)love covers all offenses.
13 On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,
but (L)a rod is for the back of him who (M)lacks sense.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:6 Or but violence covers the mouth of the wicked; also verse 11
Proverbs 10:18
New Living Translation
18 Hiding hatred makes you a liar;
slandering others makes you a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
English Standard Version
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever utters slander is a fool.
Proverbs 11:13
New Living Translation
13 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
Proverbs 11:13
English Standard Version
13 Whoever (A)goes about slandering reveals secrets,
but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
Proverbs 12:5-6
New Living Translation
5 The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
Proverbs 12:5-6
English Standard Version
5 (A)The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked (B)lie in wait for blood,
but (C)the mouth of the upright delivers them.
Proverbs 12:13
New Living Translation
13 The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
Proverbs 12:13
English Standard Version
13 An evil man is ensnared (A)by the transgression of his lips,[a]
(B)but the righteous escapes from trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:13 Or In the transgression of the lips, there is an evil snare
Proverbs 12:15-18
New Living Translation
15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
16 A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
17 An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
18 Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 12:15-18
English Standard Version
15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.
16 (B)The vexation of a fool is known at once,
but the prudent ignores an insult.
17 (C)Whoever speaks[a] the truth gives honest evidence,
but (D)a false witness utters deceit.
18 (E)There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings (F)healing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew breathes out
Proverbs 12:20-21
New Living Translation
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
21 No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:20-21
English Standard Version
20 Deceit is in the heart of (A)those who devise evil,
but those who plan peace have joy.
21 (B)No ill befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 12:23
New Living Translation
23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
English Standard Version
Proverbs 13:7
New Living Translation
7 Some who are poor pretend to be rich;
others who are rich pretend to be poor.
Proverbs 13:7
English Standard Version
7 (A)One pretends to be rich,[a] yet has nothing;
(B)another pretends to be poor,[b] yet has great wealth.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:7 Or One makes himself rich
- Proverbs 13:7 Or another makes himself poor
Proverbs 13:16-17
New Living Translation
16 Wise people think before they act;
fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.
17 An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble,
but a reliable messenger brings healing.
Proverbs 13:16-17
English Standard Version
16 (A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
(B)but a fool flaunts his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but (C)a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 14:8
New Living Translation
8 The prudent understand where they are going,
but fools deceive themselves.
Proverbs 14:8
English Standard Version
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,
but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Proverbs 14:16
New Living Translation
16 The wise are cautious[a] and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
Footnotes
- 14:16 Hebrew The wise fear.
Proverbs 14:16
English Standard Version
16 (A)One who is wise is cautious[a] and (B)turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and careless.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:16 Or fears [the Lord]
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