Proverbs 10:6-13
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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
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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 10:18
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18 He who hides hatred has lying lips.
He who utters a slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
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18 Lying lips conceal hatred,
and whoever utters slander is a fool.
Proverbs 11:13
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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
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13 A gossip goes about telling secrets,
but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.(A)
Proverbs 12:5-6
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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
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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 12:13
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13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
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 12:15-18
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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
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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 12:20-21
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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
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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 12:23
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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
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Footnotes
- 12.23 Heb the heart of fools
Proverbs 13:7
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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
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7 Some pretend to be rich yet have nothing;
others pretend to be poor yet have great wealth.(A)
Proverbs 13:16-17
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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
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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 14:8
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8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
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 14:16
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16 A wise man fears and shuns evil,
but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
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)
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