Proverbs 9:7-9
Amplified Bible
7
He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.
8
[a]Do not correct a scoffer [who foolishly ridicules and takes no responsibility for his error] or he will hate you;
Correct a wise man [who learns from his error], and he will love you.(A)
9
Give instruction to a wise man and he will become even wiser;
Teach a righteous man and he will increase his learning.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:8 The ancient rabbis took this to have the force of a commandment: never give a rebuke that is sure to be ignored.
Proverbs 9:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 One who (A)corrects a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And one who rebukes a wicked person gets [a]insults for himself.
8 (B)Do not rebuke a scoffer, or he will hate you;
(C)Rebuke a wise person and he will love you.
9 Give instruction to a wise person and he will become still wiser;
Teach a righteous person and he will (D)increase his insight.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:7 Lit a blemish
Proverbs 10:10-11
Amplified Bible
10
He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble;
And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
11
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing,
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil.
Proverbs 10:10-11
New American Standard Bible
10 He (A)who winks the eye causes trouble,
And [a](B)a babbling fool will come to ruin.
11 The (C)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But (D)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:10 Lit the foolish of lips
Proverbs 10:13-14
Amplified Bible
13
On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,
But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
14
Wise men store up and treasure knowledge [in mind and heart],
But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Proverbs 10:13-14
New American Standard Bible
13 On (A)the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found,
But (B)a rod is for the back of him who has no [a]sense.
14 Wise people (C)store up knowledge,
But with (D)the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:13 Lit heart
Proverbs 10:13-14
Amplified Bible
13
On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,
But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
14
Wise men store up and treasure knowledge [in mind and heart],
But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Proverbs 10:13-14
New American Standard Bible
13 On (A)the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found,
But (B)a rod is for the back of him who has no [a]sense.
14 Wise people (C)store up knowledge,
But with (D)the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:13 Lit heart
Proverbs 11:13
Amplified Bible
13
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets,
But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden.
Proverbs 11:13
New American Standard Bible
13 One (A)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But one who is [a]trustworthy (B)conceals a matter.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:13 Lit faithful of spirit
Proverbs 12:13-14
Amplified Bible
13
An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
But the righteous will escape from trouble.
14
A man will be satisfied with good from the fruit of his words,
And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him [as a harvest].
Proverbs 12:13-14
New American Standard Bible
13 [a]An evil person is ensnared by the offense of his lips,
But the (A)righteous will escape from trouble.
14 A person will be (B)satisfied with good by the fruit of his [b]words,
And the (C)deeds of a person’s hands will return to him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:13 Lit In the offense of the lips is an evil snare
- Proverbs 12:14 Lit mouth
Proverbs 12:16-19
Amplified Bible
16
The [arrogant] fool’s anger is quickly known [because he lacks self-control and common sense],
But a prudent man ignores an insult.
17
He who speaks truth [when he testifies] tells what is right,
But a false witness utters deceit [in court].
18
There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19
Truthful lips will be established forever,
But a lying tongue is [credited] only for a moment.
Proverbs 12:16-19
New American Standard Bible
16 A (A)fool’s anger is known at once,
But a prudent person conceals dishonor.
17 One who declares truth tells what is right,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is one who (B)speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword,
But the (C)tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips will endure forever,
But a (D)lying tongue is only for a moment.
Proverbs 12:22-23
Amplified Bible
22
Lying lips are extremely disgusting to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.(A)
23
A shrewd man is reluctant to display his knowledge [until the proper time],
But the heart of [over-confident] fools proclaims foolishness.(B)
Proverbs 12:22-23
New American Standard Bible
22 (A)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A (B)prudent person conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 12:25
Amplified Bible
25
Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down,
But a good (encouraging) word makes it glad.(A)
Proverbs 12:25
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 13:2-3
Amplified Bible
2
From the fruit of his mouth a [wise] man enjoys good,
But the desire of the treacherous is for violence.
3
The one who guards his mouth [thinking before he speaks] protects his life;
The one who opens his lips wide [and chatters without thinking] comes to ruin.
Proverbs 13:2-3
New American Standard Bible
2 From the fruit of a person’s mouth he [a](A)enjoys good,
But the [b]desire of the treacherous is (B)violence.
3 One who (C)guards his mouth protects his life;
One who (D)opens wide his lips [c]comes to ruin.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:2 Lit eats
- Proverbs 13:2 Lit soul
- Proverbs 13:3 Lit ruin is his
Proverbs 14:3
Amplified Bible
3
In the mouth of the [arrogant] [a]fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back,
But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:3 See note 1:7.
Proverbs 14:3
New American Standard Bible
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back,
But (A)the lips of the wise will protect them.
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