Proverbs 10:6-13
World English Bible
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
7 The memory of the righteous is blessed,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The wise in heart accept commandments,
but a chattering fool will fall.
9 He who walks blamelessly walks surely,
but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
10 One winking with the eye causes sorrow,
but a chattering fool will fall.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all wrongs.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment,
but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
Proverbs 10:6-13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.(A)
7 The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.(B)
8 A wise heart accepts commands,(C)
but foolish lips will be destroyed.
9 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)
Proverbs 10:18
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18 He who hides hatred has lying lips.
He who utters a slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.(A)
Proverbs 11:13
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13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence,
but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
Proverbs 11:13
Holman Christian Standard Bible
13 A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.(A)
Proverbs 12:5-6
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
6 The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Proverbs 12:5-6
Holman Christian Standard Bible
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit.
Proverbs 12:13
World English Bible
13 An evil man is trapped by sinfulness of lips,
but the righteous shall come out of trouble.
Proverbs 12:13
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Proverbs 12:15-18
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15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but he who is wise listens to counsel.
16 A fool shows his annoyance the same day,
but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
17 He who is truthful testifies honestly,
but a false witness lies.
18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.
Proverbs 12:15-18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
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, deceit.(C)
18 There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;(D)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.(E)
Proverbs 12:20-21
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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Proverbs 12:20-21
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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.
Proverbs 12:23
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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
Holman Christian Standard Bible
23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)
Proverbs 13:7
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7 There are some who pretend to be rich, yet have nothing.
There are some who pretend to be poor, yet have great wealth.
Proverbs 13:7
Holman Christian Standard Bible
7 One man pretends to be rich but has nothing;(A)
another pretends to be poor but has great wealth.(B)
Proverbs 13:16-17
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16 Every prudent man acts from knowledge,
but a fool exposes folly.
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy envoy gains healing.
Proverbs 13:16-17
Holman Christian Standard Bible
16 Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.(A)
17 A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.(B)
Proverbs 14:8
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8 The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way,
but the folly of fools is deceit.
Proverbs 14:8
Holman Christian Standard Bible
8 The sensible man’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.
Proverbs 14:16
World English Bible
16 A wise man fears and shuns evil,
but the fool is hot headed and reckless.
Proverbs 14:16
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:16 Or and falls
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