Proverbs 10:7–12

7 The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,

but the name of the wicked will rot.ae

8 A wise heart accepts commands,af

but foolish lips will be destroyed.

9 The one who lives with integrity lives securely,ag

but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.ah

10 A sly wink of the eyeai causes grief,

and foolish lips will be destroyed.

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

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.b

12 Hatred stirs up conflicts,

but love covers all offenses.c