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Proverbs 10:11

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:11 · King James Version

In other versions

  • The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

    ASV

  • The mouth of the upright man is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the evil-doer is a bitter cup.

    BBE

  • The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

    DBY

  • The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

    WEB

  • A fountain of life `is' the mouth of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.

    YLT

  • The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

    ENG

  • The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

    WBT

  • The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

    BSB

In context

9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

13In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

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