Proverbs 10:11 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 10:11 MSG (The Message)
The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse.
Proverbs 10:11 KJV (King James Version)
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:11 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:11 NCV (New Century Version)
The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water, but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.
Proverbs 10:11 ASV (American Standard Version)
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:11 NIV (New International Version)
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:11 NKJV (New King James Version)
The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:11 AMP (Amplified Bible)
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 10:11 NLT (New Living Translation)
The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:11 TPT (The Passion Translation)
The teachings of the lovers of God are like living truth flowing from the fountain of life, but the words of the wicked hide an ulterior motive.
Proverbs 10:11 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.