Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
(A)The memory of the righteous is blessed,
But the name of the wicked will rot.

The wise in heart will receive commands,
(B)But [a]a prating fool will [b]fall.

(C)He who walks with integrity walks securely,
But he who perverts his ways will become known.

10 He who winks with the eye causes trouble,
But a prating fool will fall.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a well of life,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

12 Hatred stirs up strife,
But (D)love covers all sins.

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,
But (E)a rod is for the back of him who [c]is devoid of understanding.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 10:8 Lit. the foolish of lips
  2. Proverbs 10:8 be thrust down or ruined
  3. Proverbs 10:13 Lit. lacks heart

Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(A)

The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.(B)

A wise heart accepts commands,(C)
but foolish lips will be destroyed.

The one who lives with integrity lives securely,(D)
but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.(E)

10 A sly wink of the eye(F) causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,(G)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(H)

12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.(I)

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.(J)

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18 Whoever (A)hides hatred has lying lips,
And (B)whoever spreads slander is a fool.

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18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.(A)

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13 (A)A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit (B)conceals a matter.

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13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.(A)

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The thoughts of the righteous are right,
But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
(A)The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
(B)But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.

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The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.

The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,(A)
but the speech of the upright rescues them.(B)

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13 (A)The wicked is ensnared by the transgression of his lips,
(B)But the righteous will come through trouble.

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13 By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,(A)
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.(B)

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15 (A)The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
But he who heeds counsel is wise.
16 (B)A fool’s wrath is known at once,
But a prudent man covers shame.

17 (C)He who speaks truth declares righteousness,
But a false witness, deceit.
18 (D)There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword,
But the tongue of the wise promotes health.

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15 A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,(A)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

16 A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.(B)

17 Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness speaks deceit.(C)

18 There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;(D)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(E)

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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21 (A)No grave [a]trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

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  1. Proverbs 12:21 harm

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.(A)

21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,(B)
but the wicked are full of misery.

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23 (A)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)

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(A)There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing;
And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

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One person pretends to be rich but has nothing;(A)
another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth.(B)

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16 (A)Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.

17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
But (B)a faithful ambassador brings health.

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16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.(A)

17 A wicked envoy falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.(B)

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The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way,
But the folly of fools is deceit.

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The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

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16 (A)A wise man fears and departs from evil,
But a fool rages and is self-confident.

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16 A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,(A)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.[a]

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  1. 14:16 Or and falls