Proverbs 11:9
New International Version
9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.(A)
Proverbs 11:9
New King James Version
9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
Proverbs 12:6
New International Version
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,
but the speech of the upright rescues them.(A)
Proverbs 12:6
New King James Version
6 (A)The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,”
(B)But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Proverbs 16:27-28
New International Version
Proverbs 16:27-28
New King James Version
27 [a]An ungodly man digs up evil,
And it is on his lips like a burning (A)fire.
28 A perverse man sows strife,
And (B)a whisperer separates the best of friends.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 16:27 Lit. A man of Belial
Proverbs 17:5
New International Version
Proverbs 17:5
New King James Version
5 (A)He who mocks the poor reproaches his Maker;
(B)He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.
Proverbs 17:9
New International Version
Proverbs 17:9
New King James Version
Proverbs 18:6
New International Version
6 The lips of fools bring them strife,
and their mouths invite a beating.(A)
Proverbs 18:6
New King James Version
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention,
And his mouth calls for blows.
Proverbs 18:8
New International Version
8 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to the inmost parts.(A)
Proverbs 18:8
New King James Version
8 (A)The words of a [a]talebearer are like [b]tasty trifles,
And they go down into the [c]inmost body.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 18:8 gossip or slanderer
- Proverbs 18:8 A Jewish tradition wounds
- Proverbs 18:8 Lit. rooms of the belly
Proverbs 19:1
New International Version
19 Better the poor whose walk is blameless
than a fool whose lips are perverse.(A)
Proverbs 19:1
New King James Version
The Fear of the Lord Leads to Life
19 Better (A)is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Proverbs 20:19
New International Version
19 A gossip betrays a confidence;(A)
so avoid anyone who talks too much.
Proverbs 20:19
New King James Version
19 (A)He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets;
Therefore do not associate with one (B)who flatters with his lips.
Proverbs 22:10
New International Version
10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
quarrels and insults are ended.(A)
Proverbs 22:10
New King James Version
10 (A)Cast out the scoffer, and contention will leave;
Yes, strife and reproach will cease.
Proverbs 25:9-10
New International Version
9 If you take your neighbor to court,
do not betray another’s confidence,
10 or the one who hears it may shame you
and the charge against you will stand.
Proverbs 25:9-10
New King James Version
9 (A)Debate your case with your neighbor,
And do not disclose the secret to another;
10 Lest he who hears it expose your shame,
And [a]your reputation be ruined.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 25:10 the evil report concerning you not pass away
Proverbs 25:23
New International Version
23 Like a north wind that brings unexpected rain
is a sly tongue—which provokes a horrified look.
Proverbs 25:23
New King James Version
23 The north wind brings forth rain,
And (A)a backbiting tongue an angry countenance.
Proverbs 26:20-23
New International Version
20 Without wood a fire goes out;
without a gossip a quarrel dies down.(A)
21 As charcoal to embers and as wood to fire,
so is a quarrelsome person for kindling strife.(B)
22 The words of a gossip are like choice morsels;
they go down to the inmost parts.(C)
23 Like a coating of silver dross on earthenware
are fervent[a] lips with an evil heart.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 26:23 Hebrew; Septuagint smooth
Proverbs 26:20-23
New King James Version
20 Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
And where there is no [a]talebearer, strife ceases.
21 (A)As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22 The words of a [b]talebearer are like [c]tasty trifles,
And they go down into the [d]inmost body.
23 Fervent lips with a wicked heart
Are like earthenware covered with silver dross.
Notas al pie
- Proverbs 26:20 gossip or slanderer, lit. whisperer
- Proverbs 26:22 gossip or slanderer
- Proverbs 26:22 A Jewish tradition wounds
- Proverbs 26:22 Lit. rooms of the belly
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