Proverbs 10:20-21
World English Bible
20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver.
The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
Proverbs 10:20-21
Christian Standard Bible
20 The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little value.(A)
21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.(B)
Proverbs 10:31-32
World English Bible
31 The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
Proverbs 10:31-32
Christian Standard Bible
32 The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,(C)
but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.(D)
Proverbs 11:11
World English Bible
11 By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted,
but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 11:11
Christian Standard Bible
11 A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,(A)
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.(B)
Proverbs 12:13-14
World English Bible
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
14 A man shall be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth.
The work of a man’s hands shall be rewarded to him.
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 13:2
World English Bible
2 By the fruit of his lips, a man enjoys good things,
but the unfaithful crave violence.
Proverbs 13:2
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)
Proverbs 15:28
World English Bible
28 The heart of the righteous weighs answers,
but the mouth of the wicked gushes out evil.
Proverbs 15:28
Christian Standard Bible
28 The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering,(A)
but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.(B)
Proverbs 17:4
World English Bible
4 An evildoer heeds wicked lips.
A liar gives ear to a mischievous tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
Christian Standard Bible
4 A wicked person listens to malicious talk;[a]
a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
Footnotes
- 17:4 Lit to lips of iniquity
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