Proverbs 10:6-13
World English Bible
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
7 The memory of the righteous is blessed,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The wise in heart accept commandments,
but a chattering fool will fall.
9 He who walks blamelessly walks surely,
but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
10 One winking with the eye causes sorrow,
but a chattering fool will fall.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all wrongs.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment,
but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
Proverbs 10:6-13
New International Version
8 The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.(E)
9 Whoever walks in integrity(F) walks securely,(G)
but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.(H)
10 Whoever winks maliciously(I) causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(J)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(K)
12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
but love covers over all wrongs.(L)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:6 Or righteous, / but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence
- Proverbs 10:7 See Gen. 48:20.
Proverbs 10:18
World English Bible
18 He who hides hatred has lying lips.
He who utters a slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
New International Version
18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips(A)
and spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 11:13
World English Bible
13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,
but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
Proverbs 11:13
New International Version
Proverbs 12:5-6
World English Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Proverbs 12:5-6
New International 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 speech of the upright rescues them.(A)
Proverbs 12:13
World English Bible
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
Proverbs 12:13
New International Version
Proverbs 12:15-18
World English Bible
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day,
but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly,
but a false witness lies.
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.
Proverbs 12:15-18
New International Version
17 An honest witness tells the truth,
but a false witness tells lies.(F)
Proverbs 12:20-21
World English Bible
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Proverbs 12:20-21
New International Version
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)
21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(B)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:23
World English Bible
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
New International Version
Proverbs 13:7
World English Bible
7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing.
There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
Proverbs 13:7
New International Version
Proverbs 13:16-17
World English Bible
16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge,
but a fool exposes folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
Proverbs 13:16-17
New International Version
Proverbs 14:8
World English Bible
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:8
New International Version
Proverbs 14:16
World English Bible
16 A wise man fears and shuns evil,
but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
Proverbs 14:16
New International Version
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