Proverbs 10:6-13
New Living Translation
6 The godly are showered with blessings;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
7 We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away.
8 The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
9 People with integrity walk safely,
but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
10 People who wink at wrong cause trouble,
but a bold reproof promotes peace.[a]
11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
12 Hatred stirs up quarrels,
but love makes up for all offenses.
13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.
Footnotes
- 10:10 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Proverbs 10:6-13
International Standard Version
The Righteous and Wicked Compared
6 Blessings come[a] upon the head of the righteous,
but the words[b] of the wicked conceal violence.
7 The reputation[c] of the righteous leads to blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The wise person[d] accepts commands,
but the chattering fool will be brought down.
9 Whoever walks in integrity lives prudently,[e]
but whoever perverts his way of life will be exposed.
10 Those who wink their eyes[f] are trouble makers,
and the mocking fool will be brought down.[g]
11 What the righteous say[h] is a flowing fountain,[i]
but what the wicked say[j] conceals violence.
12 Hatred awakens contention,
but love covers all transgressions.
13 Wisdom characterizes the speech[k] of the discerning,
but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:6 The Heb. lacks come
- Proverbs 10:6 Lit. mouth
- Proverbs 10:7 Lit. memorial
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit. wise in heart
- Proverbs 10:9 Lit. lives in safety
- 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 Lit. Wisdom is found on the lips
Proverbs 10:18
New Living Translation
18 Hiding hatred makes you a liar;
slandering others makes you a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
International Standard Version
18 Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 11:13
New Living Translation
13 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
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 12:5-6
New Living Translation
5 The plans of the godly are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
Proverbs 12:5-6
International Standard Version
5 The plans of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked lead to[a] bloodshed,
but the speech of the upright delivers them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:6 Lit. wicked lie in wait for
Proverbs 12:13
New Living Translation
13 The wicked are trapped by their own words,
but the godly escape such trouble.
Proverbs 12:13
International Standard Version
13 An evil man’s sinful speech ensnares him,
but the righteous person escapes from trouble.
Proverbs 12:15-18
New Living Translation
15 Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
16 A fool is quick-tempered,
but a wise person stays calm when insulted.
17 An honest witness tells the truth;
a false witness tells lies.
18 Some people make cutting remarks,
but the words of the wise bring healing.
Proverbs 12:15-18
International Standard Version
15 The lifestyle of the fool is right in his own opinion,
but wise is the man who listens to advice.
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.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:17 The Heb. lacks speaks what is
Proverbs 12:20-21
New Living Translation
20 Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil;
joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
21 No harm comes to the godly,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:20-21
International Standard Version
20 Deceit is at home[a] in the heart of those who plan evil,
but those who promote peace rejoice.
21 No harm overwhelms the righteous,
but the wicked overflow with trouble.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:20 The Heb. lacks at home
Proverbs 12:23
New Living Translation
23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
International Standard Version
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 13:7
New Living Translation
7 Some who are poor pretend to be rich;
others who are rich pretend to be poor.
Proverbs 13:7
International Standard Version
7 One person pretends to be wealthy, but has nothing;
another pretends to be poor, yet is rich.
Proverbs 13:16-17
New Living Translation
16 Wise people think before they act;
fools don’t—and even brag about their foolishness.
17 An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble,
but a reliable messenger brings healing.
Proverbs 13:16-17
International Standard Version
16 Every sensible person acts from knowledge,
but a fool demonstrates folly.
17 An evil messenger stumbles into trouble,
but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 14:8
New Living Translation
8 The prudent understand where they are going,
but fools deceive themselves.
Proverbs 14:8
International Standard Version
8 The wisdom of the prudent helps him know how to live,
but a fool’s stupidity deceives him.
Proverbs 14:16
New Living Translation
16 The wise are cautious[a] and avoid danger;
fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.
Footnotes
- 14:16 Hebrew The wise fear.
Proverbs 14:16
International Standard Version
16 The wise person fears and turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and overconfident.
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