Proverbs 10:6
Amplified Bible
6
Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God],
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:6
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:8
Amplified Bible
8
The wise in heart [are willing to learn so they] will accept and obey commands (instruction),
But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:8
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit the foolish of lips
Proverbs 10:10-11
Amplified Bible
10
He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble;
And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
11
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing,
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil.
Proverbs 10:10-11
New American Standard Bible
10 He (A)who winks the eye causes trouble,
And [a](B)a babbling fool will come to ruin.
11 The (C)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But (D)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:10 Lit the foolish of lips
Proverbs 10:14
Amplified Bible
14
Wise men store up and treasure knowledge [in mind and heart],
But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Proverbs 10:14
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 11:9
Amplified Bible
9
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge and discernment the righteous will be rescued.
Proverbs 11:9
New American Standard Bible
9 With his (A)mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the (B)righteous will be rescued.
Proverbs 12:6
Amplified Bible
6
The [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander],
But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them.
Proverbs 12:6
New American Standard Bible
6 The (A)words of the wicked wait in ambush for blood,
But the (B)mouth of the upright will rescue them.
Proverbs 14:3
Amplified Bible
3
In the mouth of the [arrogant] [a]fool [who rejects God] is a rod for his back,
But the lips of the wise [when they speak with godly wisdom] will protect them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:3 See note 1:7.
Proverbs 14:3
New American Standard Bible
3 In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for his back,
But (A)the lips of the wise will protect them.
Proverbs 15:2
Amplified Bible
2
The tongue of the wise speaks knowledge that is pleasing and acceptable,
But the [babbling] mouth of fools spouts folly.
Proverbs 15:2
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 15:7
Amplified Bible
7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge [sifting it as chaff from the grain];
But the hearts of [shortsighted] fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:7
New American Standard Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:7
Amplified Bible
7
The lips of the wise spread knowledge [sifting it as chaff from the grain];
But the hearts of [shortsighted] fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:7
New American Standard Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
But the hearts of fools are not so.
Proverbs 16:23
Amplified Bible
23
The heart of the wise instructs his mouth [in wisdom]
And adds persuasiveness to his lips.
Proverbs 16:23
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 16:23 Or learning
Proverbs 18:6-7
Amplified Bible
6
A fool’s lips bring contention and strife,
And his mouth invites a beating.
7
A fool’s mouth is his ruin,
And his lips are the snare of his soul.
Proverbs 18:6-7
New American Standard Bible
6 A fool’s lips [a]bring strife,
And his mouth invites (A)beatings.
7 A (B)fool’s mouth is his ruin,
And his lips are the snare of his soul.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 18:6 Lit come with
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