Proverbs 10:6-13
GOD’S WORD Translation
6 Blessings cover the head of a righteous person,
but violence covers the mouths of wicked people.
7 The name of a righteous person remains blessed,
but the names of wicked people will rot away.
Proverbs Concerning the Mouth
8 The one who is truly wise accepts commands,
but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
9 Whoever lives honestly will live securely,
but whoever lives dishonestly will be found out.
10 Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache.
The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
11 The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life,
but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence.
12 Hate starts quarrels,
but love covers every wrong.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding,
but a rod is for the back of one without sense.
Proverbs 10:18
GOD’S WORD Translation
18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips.
Whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 11:13
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 Whoever gossips gives away secrets,
but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.
Proverbs 12:5-6
GOD’S WORD Translation
5 The thoughts of righteous people are fair.
The advice of wicked people is treacherous.
6 The words of wicked people are a deadly ambush,
but the words [a] of decent people rescue.
Footnotes
- 12:6 Or “mouths.”
Proverbs 12:13
GOD’S WORD Translation
13 An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk,
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 12:15-18
GOD’S WORD Translation
15 A stubborn fool considers his own way the right one,
but a person who listens to advice is wise.
16 When a stubborn fool is irritated, he shows it immediately,
but a sensible person hides the insult.
17 A truthful witness speaks honestly,
but a lying witness speaks deceitfully.
18 Careless words stab like a sword,
but the words of wise people bring healing.
Proverbs 12:20-21
GOD’S WORD Translation
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
but joy belongs to those who advise peace.
21 No ⌞lasting⌟ harm comes to a righteous person,
but wicked people have lots of trouble.
Proverbs 12:23
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 A sensible person ⌞discreetly⌟ hides knowledge,
but foolish minds preach stupidity.
Proverbs 13:7
GOD’S WORD Translation
7 One person pretends to be rich but has nothing.
Another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.
Proverbs 13:16-17
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 Any sensible person acts with knowledge,
but a fool displays stupidity.
17 An undependable messenger gets into trouble,
but a dependable envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 14:8
GOD’S WORD Translation
8 The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life,
but the stupidity of fools misleads them.
Proverbs 14:16
GOD’S WORD Translation
16 A wise person is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool is careless and overconfident.
Proverbs 16:27-30
GOD’S WORD Translation
27 A worthless person plots trouble,
and his speech is like a burning fire.
28 A devious person spreads quarrels.
A gossip separates the closest of friends.
29 A violent person misleads his neighbor
and leads him on a path that is not good.
30 Whoever winks his eye is plotting something devious.
Whoever bites his lips has finished his evil work.
Proverbs 17:4
GOD’S WORD Translation
4 An evildoer pays attention to wicked lips.
A liar opens his ears to a slanderous tongue.
Proverbs 17:9
GOD’S WORD Translation
9 Whoever forgives an offense seeks love,
but whoever keeps bringing up the issue separates the closest of friends.
Proverbs 17:19-20
GOD’S WORD Translation
19 Whoever loves sin loves a quarrel.
Whoever builds his city gate high invites destruction.
20 A twisted mind never finds happiness,
and one with a devious tongue ⌞repeatedly⌟ gets into trouble.
Proverbs 17:24
GOD’S WORD Translation
24 Wisdom is directly in front of an understanding person,
but the eyes of a fool ⌞are looking around⌟ all over the world.
Proverbs 18:1-2
GOD’S WORD Translation
18 A loner is out to get what he wants for himself.
He opposes all sound reasoning.
2 A fool does not find joy in understanding
but only in expressing his own opinion.
Proverbs 18:23
GOD’S WORD Translation
23 A poor person is timid when begging,
but a rich person is blunt when replying.
Proverbs 19:4
GOD’S WORD Translation
4 Wealth adds many friends,
but a poor person is separated from his friend.
Proverbs 19:6
GOD’S WORD Translation
6 Many try to win the kindness of a generous person,
and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts.
Proverbs 20:6
GOD’S WORD Translation
6 Many people declare themselves loyal,
but who can find someone who is ⌞really⌟ trustworthy?
Proverbs 20:8
GOD’S WORD Translation
8 A king who sits on his throne to judge sifts out every evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:14
GOD’S WORD Translation
14 “Bad! Bad!” says the buyer.
Then, as he goes away, he brags ⌞about his bargain⌟.
Proverbs 20:19
GOD’S WORD Translation
19 Whoever goes around as a gossip tells secrets.
Do not associate with a person whose mouth is always open.
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