Proverbs 6:16
English Standard Version
Proverbs 6:16
New International Version
16 There are six things the Lord hates,(A)
seven that are detestable to him:
Proverbs 6:19
English Standard Version
Proverbs 6:19
New International Version
Proverbs 10:12
English Standard Version
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but (A)love covers all offenses.
Proverbs 10:12
New International Version
12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
but love covers over all wrongs.(A)
Proverbs 11:9
English Standard Version
9 With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor,
but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
Proverbs 11:9
New International Version
9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.(A)
Proverbs 11:12-13
English Standard Version
12 Whoever (A)belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man of understanding remains silent.
13 Whoever (B)goes about slandering reveals secrets,
but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
Proverbs 11:12-13
New International Version
Proverbs 16:27-28
English Standard Version
27 (A)A worthless man plots evil,
and his speech[a] is like (B)a scorching fire.
28 (C)A dishonest man spreads strife,
and (D)a whisperer (E)separates close friends.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:27 Hebrew what is on his lips
Proverbs 16:27-28
New International Version
Proverbs 17:4
English Standard Version
4 An evildoer listens to wicked lips,
and a liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
New International Version
4 A wicked person listens to deceitful lips;
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Proverbs 17:9
English Standard Version
Proverbs 17:9
New International Version
Proverbs 18:8
English Standard Version
8 (A)The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into (B)the inner parts of the body.
Proverbs 18:8
New International Version
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to the inmost parts.(A)
Proverbs 20:19
English Standard Version
19 Whoever (A)goes about slandering reveals secrets;
therefore do not associate with (B)a simple babbler.[a]
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:19 Hebrew with one who is simple in his lips
Proverbs 20:19
New International Version
19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(A)
so avoid anyone who talks too much.
Proverbs 25:9-10
English Standard Version
9 (A)Argue your case with your neighbor himself,
and do not reveal another's secret,
10 lest he who hears you bring shame upon you,
and your ill repute have no end.
Proverbs 25:9-10
New International Version
9 If you take your neighbor to court,
do not betray another’s confidence,
10 or the one who hears it may shame you
and the charge against you will stand.
Proverbs 25:23
English Standard Version
23 The north wind brings forth rain,
and a backbiting tongue, angry looks.
Proverbs 25:23
New International Version
23 Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
Proverbs 26:20-22
English Standard Version
20 For lack of wood the fire goes out,
and where there is no (A)whisperer, (B)quarreling ceases.
21 As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
so is (C)a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
22 (D)The words of (E)a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.
Proverbs 26:20-22
New International Version
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