Proverbs 9:7-9
21st Century King James Version
7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth for himself shame, and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a reproach.
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee; rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser; teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
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Proverbs 9:7-9
American Standard Version
7 He that correcteth a scoffer getteth to himself reviling;
And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8 Reprove not a scoffer, lest he hate thee:
Reprove a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser:
Teach a righteous man, and he will increase in learning.
Proverbs 10:10-11
21st Century King James Version
10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow, but a prating fool shall fall.
11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life, but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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Proverbs 10:10-11
American Standard Version
10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow;
But [a]a prating fool [b]shall fall.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life;
But [c]violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:10 Hebrew the foolish of lips.
- Proverbs 10:10 Or, shall be overthrown (or, laid low)
- Proverbs 10:11 Or, the mouth of the wicked covereth violence
Proverbs 10:13-14
21st Century King James Version
13 On the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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Proverbs 10:13-14
American Standard Version
13 In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found;
But a rod is for the back of him that is void of [a]understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge;
But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:13 Hebrew heart.
Proverbs 10:13-14
21st Century King James Version
13 On the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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Proverbs 10:13-14
American Standard Version
13 In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found;
But a rod is for the back of him that is void of [a]understanding.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge;
But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:13 Hebrew heart.
Proverbs 11:13
21st Century King James Version
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets, but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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Proverbs 11:13
American Standard Version
13 He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets;
But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Proverbs 12:13-14
21st Century King James Version
13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips, but the just shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, and the recompense of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
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Proverbs 12:13-14
American Standard Version
13 In the transgression of the lips is [a]a snare to the evil man;
But the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth;
And the doings of a man’s hands shall be rendered unto him.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:13 Or, an evil snare
Proverbs 12:16-19
21st Century King James Version
16 A fool’s wrath is known at once, but a prudent man covereth shame.
17 He that speaketh truth showeth forth righteousness, but a false witness, deceit.
18 There is he that speaketh like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise is healing.
19 The lips of truth shall be established for ever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment.
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Proverbs 12:16-19
American Standard Version
16 A fool’s vexation is [a]presently known;
But a prudent man concealeth shame.
17 He that [b]uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness;
But a false witness, deceit.
18 There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword;
But the tongue of the wise is health.
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever;
But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:16 Or, openly. Hebrew in the day.
- Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew breatheth out.
Proverbs 12:22-23
21st Century King James Version
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but they that deal truly are His delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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Proverbs 12:22-23
American Standard Version
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah;
But they that deal truly are his delight.
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge;
But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:25
21st Century King James Version
25 Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop, but a good word maketh it glad.
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Proverbs 12:25
American Standard Version
25 [a]Heaviness in the heart of a man maketh it stoop;
But a good word maketh it glad.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:25 Or, Care
Proverbs 13:2-3
21st Century King James Version
2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth, but the soul of the transgressor shall eat violence.
3 He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life, but he that openeth wide his lips shall meet destruction.
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Proverbs 13:2-3
American Standard Version
2 A man shall eat good [a]by the fruit of his mouth;
But [b]the soul of the treacherous shall eat violence.
3 He that guardeth his mouth keepeth his life;
But he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:2 Or, from
- Proverbs 13:2 Or, the desire of the treacherous is for violence
Proverbs 14:3
21st Century King James Version
3 The mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise shall preserve him.
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Proverbs 14:3
American Standard Version
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his pride;
But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.
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