Proverbs 10:6-13
English Standard Version
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but (A)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.[a]
7 (B)The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but (C)the name of the wicked will rot.
8 (D)The wise of heart will receive commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9 (E)Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but he who makes his ways crooked (F)will be found out.
10 Whoever (G)winks the eye causes trouble,
and a babbling fool will come to ruin.
11 (H)The mouth of the righteous is (I)a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked (J)conceals violence.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but (K)love covers all offenses.
13 On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,
but (L)a rod is for the back of him who (M)lacks sense.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:6 Or but violence covers the mouth of the wicked; also verse 11
Proverbs 10:6-13
Revised Standard Version
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The wise of heart will heed commandments,
but a prating fool will come to ruin.
9 He who walks in integrity walks securely,
but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
10 He who winks the eye causes trouble,
but he who boldly reproves makes peace.[a]
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offenses.
13 On the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found,
but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:10 Gk: Heb but a prating fool will come to ruin
Proverbs 10:18
English Standard Version
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever utters slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
Revised Standard Version
18 He who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and he who utters slander is a fool.
Proverbs 11:13
English Standard Version
13 Whoever (A)goes about slandering reveals secrets,
but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
Proverbs 11:13
Revised Standard Version
13 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets,
but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.
Proverbs 12:5-6
English Standard Version
5 (A)The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked (B)lie in wait for blood,
but (C)the mouth of the upright delivers them.
Proverbs 12:5-6
Revised Standard Version
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the mouth of the upright delivers men.
Proverbs 12:13
English Standard Version
13 An evil man is ensnared (A)by the transgression of his lips,[a]
(B)but the righteous escapes from trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:13 Or In the transgression of the lips, there is an evil snare
Proverbs 12:13
Revised Standard Version
13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
but the righteous escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 12:15-18
English Standard Version
15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.
16 (B)The vexation of a fool is known at once,
but the prudent ignores an insult.
17 (C)Whoever speaks[a] the truth gives honest evidence,
but (D)a false witness utters deceit.
18 (E)There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings (F)healing.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:17 Hebrew breathes out
Proverbs 12:15-18
Revised Standard Version
15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.
16 The vexation of a fool is known at once,
but the prudent man ignores an insult.
17 He who speaks the truth gives honest evidence,
but a false witness utters deceit.
18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:20-21
English Standard Version
20 Deceit is in the heart of (A)those who devise evil,
but those who plan peace have joy.
21 (B)No ill befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 12:20-21
Revised Standard Version
20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
but those who plan good have joy.
21 No ill befalls the righteous,
but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Proverbs 12:23
English Standard Version
Proverbs 12:23
Revised Standard Version
23 A prudent man conceals his knowledge,
but fools[a] proclaim their folly.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:23 Heb the heart of fools
Proverbs 13:7
English Standard Version
7 (A)One pretends to be rich,[a] yet has nothing;
(B)another pretends to be poor,[b] yet has great wealth.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 13:7 Or One makes himself rich
- Proverbs 13:7 Or another makes himself poor
Proverbs 13:7
Revised Standard Version
7 One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing;
another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
Proverbs 13:16-17
English Standard Version
16 (A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
(B)but a fool flaunts his folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but (C)a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 13:16-17
Revised Standard Version
16 In everything a prudent man acts with knowledge,
but a fool flaunts his folly.
17 A bad messenger plunges men into trouble,
but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 14:8
English Standard Version
8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,
but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Proverbs 14:8
Revised Standard Version
8 The wisdom of a prudent man is to discern his way,
but the folly of fools is deceiving.
Proverbs 14:16
English Standard Version
16 (A)One who is wise is cautious[a] and (B)turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and careless.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:16 Or fears [the Lord]
Proverbs 14:16
Revised Standard Version
16 A wise man is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool throws off restraint and is careless.
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