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 in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. 10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes 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 conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense. 14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
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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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 10:11 in the ESV
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.