Proverbs 10:6-13
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6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(A)
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.(B)
8 The wise of heart will heed commandments,
but one with foolish lips will come to ruin.(C)
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.(D)
10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,
but one who rebukes boldly makes peace.[a](E)
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(F)
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offenses.(G)
13 On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found,
but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.(H)
Footnotes
- 10.10 Gk: Heb but one with foolish lips will come to ruin
Proverbs 10:6-13
Christian Standard Bible
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(A)
7 The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.(B)
8 A wise heart accepts commands,(C)
but foolish lips will be destroyed.
9 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)
Proverbs 10:18
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18 Lying lips conceal hatred,
and whoever utters slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
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18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.(A)
Proverbs 11:13
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13 A gossip goes about telling secrets,
but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.(A)
Proverbs 11:13
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13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.(A)
Proverbs 12:5-6
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,
but the speech of the upright delivers them.(A)
Proverbs 12:5-6
Christian Standard Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12:13
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13 The evil are ensnared by the transgression of their lips,
but the righteous escape from trouble.(A)
Proverbs 12:13
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13 By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,(A)
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.(B)
Proverbs 12:15-18
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15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to advice.(A)
16 Fools show their anger at once,
but the prudent ignore an insult.(B)
17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
but a false witness speaks deceitfully.(C)
18 Rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(D)
Proverbs 12:15-18
Christian Standard Bible
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)
Proverbs 12:20-21
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20 Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,
but those who counsel peace have joy.(A)
21 No harm happens to the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.(B)
Proverbs 12:20-21
Christian Standard Bible
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.
Proverbs 12:23
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Footnotes
- 12.23 Heb the heart of fools
Proverbs 12:23
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23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)
Proverbs 13:7
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7 Some pretend to be rich yet have nothing;
others pretend to be poor yet have great wealth.(A)
Proverbs 13:7
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7 One person pretends to be rich but has nothing;(A)
another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth.(B)
Proverbs 13:16-17
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16 The clever do all things intelligently,
but the fool displays folly.(A)
17 A bad messenger brings trouble,
but a faithful envoy, healing.(B)
Proverbs 13:16-17
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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)
Proverbs 14:8
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8 It is the wisdom of the clever to understand where they go,
but the folly of fools misleads.(A)
Proverbs 14:8
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8 The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 14:16
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16 The wise are cautious and turn away from evil,
but the fool throws off restraint and is careless.(A)
Proverbs 14:16
Christian Standard Bible
16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,(A)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[a]
Footnotes
- 14:16 Or and falls
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