Proverbs 9:7-9
Christian Standard Bible
7 The one who corrects a mocker
will bring abuse on himself;
the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt.[a]
8 Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you;(A)
rebuke the wise, and he will love you.(B)
9 Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still;
teach the righteous, and he will learn more.(C)
Footnotes
- 9:7 Lit man: his blemish
Proverbs 9:7-9
International Standard Version
Wisdom Extends Life
7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites only insult,[a]
and whoever rebukes the wicked will himself become stained.
8 Don’t rebuke a mocker or he will hate you.
Rebuke a wise person, and he will love you.
9 Counsel a wise man,
and he will be wiser still;
teach a righteous man,
and he will add to his learning.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 9:7 Lit. insult to himself
Proverbs 10:10-11
Christian Standard Bible
10 A sly wink of the eye(A) causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(B)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(C)
Proverbs 10:10-11
International Standard Version
11 What the righteous say[c] is a flowing fountain,[d]
but what the wicked say[e] conceals violence.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:10 I.e. Those whose looks communicate insincerity
- Proverbs 10:10 So MT; LXX reads makers, but the one who reproves publicly makes peace
- Proverbs 10:11 Lit. The mouth of the righteous
- Proverbs 10:11 Lit. a fountain of life
- Proverbs 10:11 Lit. but the mouth of the wicked
Proverbs 10:13-14
Christian Standard Bible
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.(A)
14 The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.(B)
Proverbs 10:13-14
International Standard Version
13 Wisdom characterizes the speech[a] of the discerning,
but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
14 Those who are wise store up knowledge,
but when the fool speaks,[b] destruction is near.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:13 Lit. Wisdom is found on the lips
- Proverbs 10:14 Lit. but the mouth of the fool
Proverbs 10:13-14
Christian Standard Bible
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.(A)
14 The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.(B)
Proverbs 10:13-14
International Standard Version
13 Wisdom characterizes the speech[a] of the discerning,
but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
14 Those who are wise store up knowledge,
but when the fool speaks,[b] destruction is near.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:13 Lit. Wisdom is found on the lips
- Proverbs 10:14 Lit. but the mouth of the fool
Proverbs 11:13
Christian Standard Bible
13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.(A)
Proverbs 11:13
International Standard Version
13 Whoever spreads gossip betrays secrets,
but the trustworthy person[a] keeps a confidence.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:13 Lit. trustworthy in spirit
Proverbs 12:13-14
Christian Standard Bible
13 By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,(A)
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.(B)
14 A person will be satisfied with good
by the fruit of his mouth,(C)
and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.(D)
Proverbs 12:13-14
International Standard Version
13 An evil man’s sinful speech ensnares him,
but the righteous person escapes from trouble.
14 By his fruitful speech a man can remain satisfied,
and a man’s handiwork will reward him.
Proverbs 12:16-19
Christian Standard Bible
16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.(A)
17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness speaks deceit.(B)
18 There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;(C)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(D)
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.(E)
Proverbs 12:16-19
International Standard Version
16 The anger of a fool becomes readily apparent,
but the prudent person overlooks an insult.
17 The truth teller speaks what is right,
but the false witness speaks what is[a] deceitful.
18 Some speak rashly like the cutting of a sword,
but what the wise say promotes healing.
19 A truthful saying[b] is trusted forever,
but the liar[c] only for a moment.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:17 The Heb. lacks speaks what is
- Proverbs 12:19 Lit. lips
- Proverbs 12:19 Lit. the lying tongue
Proverbs 12:22-23
Christian Standard Bible
23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(C)
Proverbs 12:22-23
International Standard Version
22 Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the Lord,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.
23 A prudent man keeps what he knows to himself,[a]
but the hearts of fools shout forth their foolishness.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:23 The Heb. lacks to himself
Proverbs 12:25
Christian Standard Bible
25 Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.(A)
Proverbs 12:25
International Standard Version
25 A person’s anxiety weighs down his heart,
but an appropriate word is encouraging.
Proverbs 13:2-3
Christian Standard Bible
2 From the fruit of his mouth,
a person will enjoy good things,(A)
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.(B)
3 The one who guards his mouth protects his life;(C)
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.(D)
Proverbs 13:2-3
International Standard Version
2 From the fruit of his words a man receives benefit,[a]
but the treacherous crave violence.
3 Anyone who guards his words protects his life;
anyone who talks too much[b] is ruined.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:2 Lit. man eats good things
- Proverbs 13:3 Lit. who opens wide his lips
Proverbs 14:3
Christian Standard Bible
3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,[a]
but the lips of the wise protect them.(A)
Footnotes
- 14:3 Some emend to In the mouth of a fool is a rod for his back
Proverbs 14:3
International Standard Version
3 What a fool says brings[a] a rod to his back,
but the words of the wise protect them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:3 Lit. The mouth of the fool
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