Proverbs 10:6,8,10-11,13-14,18-21,31-32
Proverbs 10:6 The Message (MSG)
Blessings accrue on a good and honest life, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse.
Proverbs 10:8 The Message (MSG)
A wise heart takes orders; an empty head will come unglued.
Proverbs 10:10-11 The Message (MSG)
An evasive eye is a sign of trouble ahead, but an open, face-to-face meeting results in peace. 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 10:13-14 The Message (MSG)
You’ll find wisdom on the lips of a person of insight, but the shortsighted needs a slap in the face. The wise accumulate knowledge—a true treasure; know-it-alls talk too much—a sheer waste.
Proverbs 10:18-21 The Message (MSG)
Liars secretly hoard hatred; fools openly spread slander. The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words. The speech of a good person is worth waiting for; the blabber of the wicked is worthless. The talk of a good person is rich fare for many, but chatterboxes die of an empty heart.
Proverbs 10:31-32 The Message (MSG)
A good person’s mouth is a clear fountain of wisdom; a foul mouth is a stagnant swamp. The speech of a good person clears the air; the words of the wicked pollute it.
Proverbs 10:6 King James Version (KJV)
Blessings are upon the head of the just: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:8 King James Version (KJV)
The wise in heart will receive commandments: But a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 10:10-11 King James Version (KJV)
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: But a prating fool shall fall. The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:13-14 King James Version (KJV)
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. Wise men lay up knowledge: But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 10:18-21 King James Version (KJV)
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, And he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: But he that refraineth his lips is wise. The tongue of the just is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth. The lips of the righteous feed many: But fools die for want of wisdom.
Proverbs 10:31-32 King James Version (KJV)
The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: But the froward tongue shall be cut out. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
Proverbs 10:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.
Proverbs 10:10-11 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined. The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:13-14 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding. Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Proverbs 10:18-21 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool. When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little. The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding.
Proverbs 10:31-32 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out. The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.
Proverbs 10:6 New Century Version (NCV)
Good people will have rich blessings, but the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence.
Proverbs 10:8 New Century Version (NCV)
The wise do what they are told, but a talkative fool will be ruined.
Proverbs 10:10-11 New Century Version (NCV)
A wink may get you into trouble, and foolish talk will lead to your ruin. The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water, but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.
Proverbs 10:13-14 New Century Version (NCV)
Wise people speak with understanding, but people without wisdom should be punished. The wise don’t tell everything they know, but the foolish talk too much and are ruined.
Proverbs 10:18-21 New Century Version (NCV)
Whoever hides hate is a liar. Whoever tells lies is a fool. If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet. The words of a good person are like pure silver, but an evil person’s thoughts are worth very little. Good people’s words will help many others, but fools will die because they don’t have wisdom.
Proverbs 10:31-32 New Century Version (NCV)
A good person says wise things, but a liar’s tongue will be stopped. Good people know the right thing to say, but evil people only tell lies.
Proverbs 10:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 10:10-11 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall. The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:13-14 American Standard Version (ASV)
In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
Proverbs 10:18-21 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool. In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely. The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth. The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
Proverbs 10:31-32 American Standard Version (ASV)
The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.
Proverbs 10:6 New International Version (NIV)
Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:8 New International Version (NIV)
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Proverbs 10:10-11 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin. The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:13-14 New International Version (NIV)
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense. The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
Proverbs 10:18-21 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool. Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.
Proverbs 10:31-32 New International Version (NIV)
From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be silenced. The lips of the righteous know what finds favor, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.
Proverbs 10:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall.
Proverbs 10:10-11 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who winks with the eye causes trouble, But a prating fool will fall. The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:13-14 New King James Version (NKJV)
Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding. Wise people store up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 10:18-21 New King James Version (NKJV)
Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little. The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of wisdom.
Proverbs 10:31-32 New King James Version (NKJV)
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, But the perverse tongue will be cut out. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
Proverbs 10:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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 10:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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 10:10-11 Amplified Bible (AMP)
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. 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 10:13-14 Amplified Bible (AMP)
On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found, But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding. Wise men store up and treasure knowledge [in mind and heart], But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
Proverbs 10:18-21 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who hides hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool. [Prov 26:24-26] When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise. The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued); The heart of the wicked is worth little. The lips of the righteous feed and guide many, But fools [who reject God and His wisdom] die for lack of understanding.
Proverbs 10:31-32 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The mouth of the righteous flows with [skillful and godly] wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out. The lips of the righteous know (speak) what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked knows (speaks) what is perverted (twisted).
Proverbs 10:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Proverbs 10:10-11 New Living Translation (NLT)
People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace. The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:13-14 New Living Translation (NLT)
Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod. Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
Proverbs 10:18-21 New Living Translation (NLT)
Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool. Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless. The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.
Proverbs 10:31-32 New Living Translation (NLT)
The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice, but the tongue that deceives will be cut off. The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.
Proverbs 10:6 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The lover of God is enriched beyond belief, but the evil man only curses his luck.
Proverbs 10:8 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The heart of the wise will easily accept instruction. But those who do all the talking are too busy to listen and learn. They’ll just keep stumbling ahead into the mess they created.
Proverbs 10:10-11 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The troublemaker always has a clever plan and won’t look you in the eye, but the one who speaks correction honestly can be trusted to make peace. 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 10:13-14 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Words of wisdom flow from the one with true discernment. But to the heartless, words of wisdom become like rods beating their backside. Wise men don’t divulge all that they know, but chattering fools blurt out words that bring them to the brink of ruin.
Proverbs 10:18-21 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The one who hides his hatred while pretending to be your friend is nothing but a liar. But the one who slanders you behind your back proves that he’s a fool, never to be trusted. If you keep talking, it won’t be long before you’re saying something really wrong. Prove you’re wise from the very start— just bite your tongue and be strong! The teachings of the godly ones are like pure silver, bringing words of redemption to others, but the heart of the wicked is corrupt. The lovers of God feed many with their teachings, but the foolish ones starve themselves for lack of an understanding heart.
Proverbs 10:31-32 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The teachings of the righteous are loaded with wisdom, but the words of the evil ones are crooked and perverse. Words that bring delight pour from the lips of the godly, but the words of the wicked are duplicitous.
Proverbs 10:6 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:8 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:10-11 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin. The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Proverbs 10:13-14 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense. The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
Proverbs 10:18-21 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool. When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth. The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.