Proverbs 10:11
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
In context
8 The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. 10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin. 11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.
13 On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense. 14 The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 10:11 in the KJV
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:11 in the NIV
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.