Proverbs 10:9–13

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.

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.

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely:

But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow:

But a prating fool shall fall.

11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life:

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes:

But love covereth all sins.

13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found:

But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

9 He who walks with integrity walks securely,

But he who perverts his ways will become known.

10 He who winks with the eye causes trouble,

But a prating fool will fall.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a well of life,

But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

12 Hatred stirs up strife,

But love covers all sins.

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,

But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.

9 The honest person will live in safety,

but the dishonest will be caught.

10 A wink may get you into trouble,

and foolish talk will lead to your ruin.

11 The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water,

but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.

12 Hatred stirs up trouble,

but love forgives all wrongs.

13 Wise people speak with understanding,

but people without wisdom should be punished.

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely;

But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow;

But a prating fool shall fall.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life;

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes;

But love covereth all transgressions.

13 In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found;

But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

9 He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth grief, and a prating fool shall fall.

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

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.

13 In the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

9 Whoever lives honestly will live securely, 

but whoever lives dishonestly will be found out. 

10 Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache. 

The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst. 

11 The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life, 

but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence. 

12 Hate starts quarrels, 

but love covers every wrong. 

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding, 

but a rod is for the back of one without sense. 

9 The one who lives with integrity lives securely,

but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.

10 A sly wink of the eye causes grief,

and foolish lips will be destroyed.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,

but love covers all offenses.

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,

but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.

9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,

but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.

10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,

but one who rebukes boldly makes peace.

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 one who has understanding wisdom is found,

but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.

9 Whoever walks in integrity will walk securely,

but whoever follows perversity, his ways will be made known.

10 The winking of an eye causes trouble,

and the foolishness of lips comes to ruin.

11 A fountain of life is a mouth of righteousness,

and a mouth of wickedness conceals violence.

12 Hatred stirs up strife,

but love covers over all offenses.

13 On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found,

but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.

9 Anyone who lives without blame walks safely.

But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.

10 An evil wink gets you into trouble.

And foolish chattering destroys you.

11 The mouths of those who do right are a fountain of life.

But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them.

12 Hate stirs up fights.

But love erases all sins by forgiving them.

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right.

But those who have no sense are punished.

9 He who walks in integrity walks securely,

But he who perverts his ways will be found out.

10 He who winks the eye causes trouble,

And a babbling fool will be ruined.

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 transgressions.

13 On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found,

But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.