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 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 10:18
World English Bible
18 He who hides hatred has lying lips.
He who utters a slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
New Living Translation
18 Hiding hatred makes you a liar;
slandering others makes you 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 Living Translation
13 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
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 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 12:13
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 Living Translation
13 The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
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 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 12:20-21
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 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 12:23
World English Bible
23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
New Living Translation
23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
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 Living Translation
7 Some who are poor pretend to be rich;
others who are rich pretend to be poor.
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 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 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 Living Translation
8 The prudent understand where they are going,
but fools deceive themselves.
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 Living Translation
16 The wise are cautious[a] and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
Footnotes
- 14:16 Hebrew The wise fear.
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