Proverbs 10:11-13

Modern English Version

¹¹The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

¹²Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all sins.

¹³In the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found,
but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

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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