Proverbs 10:11-13

Living Bible

¹¹There is living truth in what a good man says, but the mouth of the evil man is filled with curses.

¹²Hatred stirs old quarrels, but love overlooks insults.

¹³Men with common sense are admired^[a] as counselors; those without it are beaten as servants.

Proverbs 10:11-13

New International Version

¹¹The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,^(A)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.^(B)

¹²Hatred stirs up conflict,
but love covers over all wrongs.^(C)

¹³Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,^(D)
but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.^(E)

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