Proverbs 11:9
New King James Version
9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
Proverbs 11:9
American Standard Version
9 With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor;
But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
Proverbs 12:6
New King James Version
6 (A)The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
(B)But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Proverbs 12:6
American Standard Version
6 The words of the wicked [a]are of lying in wait for blood;
But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:6 Or, are a lying in wait
Proverbs 16:27-28
New King James Version
27 [a]An ungodly man digs up evil,
And it is on his lips like a burning (A)fire.
28 A perverse man sows strife,
And (B)a whisperer separates the best of friends.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:27 Lit. A man of Belial
Proverbs 16:27-28
American Standard Version
27 A worthless man [a]deviseth mischief;
And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
28 A perverse man scattereth abroad strife;
And a whisperer [b]separateth chief friends.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:27 Hebrew diggeth.
- Proverbs 16:28 Or, alienateth his friend
Proverbs 17:5
New King James Version
5 (A)He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;
(B)He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:5
American Standard Version
5 Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker;
And he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.
Proverbs 17:9
New King James Version
Proverbs 17:9
American Standard Version
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love;
But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.
Proverbs 18:6
New King James Version
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calls for blows.
Proverbs 18:6
American Standard Version
6 A fool’s lips [a]enter into contention,
And his mouth calleth for stripes.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:6 Or, bring contention
Proverbs 18:8
New King James Version
8 (A)The words of a [a]talebearer are like [b]tasty trifles,
And they go down into the [c]inmost body.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:8 gossip or slanderer
- Proverbs 18:8 A Jewish tradition wounds
- Proverbs 18:8 Lit. rooms of the belly
Proverbs 18:8
American Standard Version
8 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,
And they go down into the innermost parts.
Proverbs 19:1
New King James Version
The Fear of the Lord Leads to Life
19 Better (A)is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Proverbs 19:1
American Standard Version
19 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity
Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
Proverbs 20:19
New King James Version
19 (A)He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one (B)who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 20:19
American Standard Version
19 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;
Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.
Proverbs 22:10
New King James Version
10 (A)Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave;
Yes, strife and reproach will cease.
Proverbs 22:10
American Standard Version
10 Cast out the scoffer, and contention will go out;
Yea, strife and ignominy will cease.
Proverbs 25:9-10
New King James Version
9 (A)Debate your case with your neighbor,
And do not disclose the secret to another;
10 Lest he who hears it expose your shame,
And [a]your reputation be ruined.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:10 the evil report concerning you not pass away
Proverbs 25:9-10
American Standard Version
9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself,
[a]And disclose not the secret of another;
10 Lest he that heareth it revile thee,
And thine infamy turn not away.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 25:9 Or, But
Proverbs 25:23
New King James Version
23 The north wind brings forth rain,
And (A)a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Proverbs 25:23
American Standard Version
23 The north wind bringeth forth rain;
So doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Proverbs 26:20-23
New King James Version
20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
And where there is no [a]talebearer, strife ceases.
21 (A)As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a [b]talebearer are like [c]tasty trifles,
And they go down into the [d]inmost body.
23 Fervent lips with a wicked heart
Are like earthenware covered with silver dross.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 26:20 gossip or slanderer, lit. whisperer
- Proverbs 26:22 gossip or slanderer
- Proverbs 26:22 A Jewish tradition wounds
- Proverbs 26:22 Lit. rooms of the belly
Proverbs 26:20-23
American Standard Version
20 For lack of wood the fire goeth out;
And where there is no whisperer, contention ceaseth.
21 As coals are to hot embers, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to inflame strife.
22 The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels,
And they go down into the innermost parts.
23 Fervent lips and a wicked heart
Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
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