Proverbs 10:6
New Living Translation
6 The godly are showered with blessings;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:6
Common English Bible
6 Blessings cover the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:8
New Living Translation
8 The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Proverbs 10:8
Common English Bible
8 The skilled mind accepts commands,
but a foolish talker is ruined.
Proverbs 10:10-11
New Living Translation
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.
Footnotes
- 10:10 As in Greek version; Hebrew reads but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Proverbs 10:10-11
Common English Bible
10 Those who wink an eye bring trouble;
those who speak foolishly are ruined.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:14
New Living Translation
14 Wise people treasure knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
Proverbs 10:14
Common English Bible
14 The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings on ruin.
Proverbs 11:9
New Living Translation
9 With their words, the godless destroy their friends,
but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
Proverbs 11:9
Common English Bible
9 The godless destroy their neighbors by their words,
but the righteous are saved by their knowledge.
Proverbs 12:6
New Living Translation
6 The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush,
but the words of the godly save lives.
Proverbs 12:6
Common English Bible
6 The words of the wicked are a deathtrap,
but the speech of those who do right rescues them.
Proverbs 14:3
New Living Translation
3 A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
but the words of the wise keep them safe.
Proverbs 14:3
Common English Bible
3 Pride sprouts in the mouth of a fool,[a]
but the lips of the wise protect them.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 14:3 Heb uncertain
Proverbs 15:2
New Living Translation
2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing,
but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.
Proverbs 15:2
Common English Bible
2 The tongue of the wise enhances knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool gushes with stupidity.
Proverbs 15:7
New Living Translation
7 The lips of the wise give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.
Proverbs 15:7
Common English Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
but the hearts of fools have none.
Proverbs 15:7
New Living Translation
7 The lips of the wise give good advice;
the heart of a fool has none to give.
Proverbs 15:7
Common English Bible
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge,
but the hearts of fools have none.
Proverbs 16:23
New Living Translation
23 From a wise mind comes wise speech;
the words of the wise are persuasive.
Proverbs 16:23
Common English Bible
23 The mind of the wise makes their speech insightful
and enhances the teaching of their lips.
Proverbs 18:6-7
New Living Translation
6 Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels;
they are asking for a beating.
7 The mouths of fools are their ruin;
they trap themselves with their lips.
Proverbs 18:6-7
Common English Bible
6 The lips of fools make accusations;
their mouths elicit beatings.
7 The mouth of fools is their ruin;
their lips are a trap for their lives.
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