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Proverbs 10:11
The mouth of the upright man is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the evil-doer is a bitter cup.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Hebrew Names Version
The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
King James Version
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
English Standard Version
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
New American Standard Bible
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
New Century Version
The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water, but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.
The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water, but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.
New English Translation
The teaching of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.
The teaching of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.
Amplified Bible
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil.
World English Bible
The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Geneva Bible (1587)
The mouth of a righteous man is a welspring of life: but iniquitie couereth the mouth of the wicked.
The mouth of a righteous man is a welspring of life: but iniquitie couereth the mouth of the wicked.
Legacy Standard Bible
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,But the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,But the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.
Berean Standard Bible
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Contemporary English Version
The words of good people are a source of life, but evil hides behind the words of the wicked.
The words of good people are a source of life, but evil hides behind the words of the wicked.
Complete Jewish Bible
The speech of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked is a cover for violence.
The speech of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked is a cover for violence.
Darby Translation
The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
Easy-to-Read Version
The words of good people are like a spring of fresh water, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans.
The words of good people are like a spring of fresh water, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans.
George Lamsa Translation
The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked is covered with iniquity.
The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked is covered with iniquity.
Good News Translation
A good person's words are a fountain of life, but a wicked person's words hide a violent nature.
A good person's words are a fountain of life, but a wicked person's words hide a violent nature.
Lexham English Bible
A fountain of life is a mouth of righteousness, and a mouth of wickedness conceals violence.
A fountain of life is a mouth of righteousness, and a mouth of wickedness conceals violence.
Literal Translation
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The mouth of a rightuous man is a well of life, but ye mouth of the vngodly is past shame, & presumptuous.
The mouth of a rightuous man is a well of life, but ye mouth of the vngodly is past shame, & presumptuous.
American Standard Version
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.
King James Version (1611)
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence couereth the mouth of the wicked.
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence couereth the mouth of the wicked.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but the mouth of the vngodly kepeth mischiefe in secrete.
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but the mouth of the vngodly kepeth mischiefe in secrete.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
There is a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; but destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.
There is a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; but destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.
English Revised Version
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The veyne of lijf is the mouth of a iust man; but the mouth of wickid men hilith wickidnesse.
The veyne of lijf is the mouth of a iust man; but the mouth of wickid men hilith wickidnesse.
Update Bible Version
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Webster's Bible Translation
The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
New King James Version
The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
New Living Translation
The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
New Life Bible
The mouth of the one who is right with God is a well of life, but the mouth of the sinful hides trouble.
The mouth of the one who is right with God is a well of life, but the mouth of the sinful hides trouble.
New Revised Standard
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
A well-spring of life, is the mouth of the righteous, but, the mouth of the lawless, covereth wrong.
A well-spring of life, is the mouth of the righteous, but, the mouth of the lawless, covereth wrong.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The mouth of the just is a vein of life: and the mouth of the wicked covereth iniquity.
The mouth of the just is a vein of life: and the mouth of the wicked covereth iniquity.
Revised Standard Version
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Young's Literal Translation
A fountain of life [is] the mouth of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.
A fountain of life [is] the mouth of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.
THE MESSAGE
The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse.
The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Contextual Overview
11 The mouth of the upright man is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the evil-doer is a bitter cup.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
mouth of a: Proverbs 10:20, Proverbs 10:21, Proverbs 10:32, Proverbs 13:14, Proverbs 15:7, Proverbs 16:22-24, Proverbs 18:4, Proverbs 20:15, Psalms 37:30, Psalms 37:31, Ephesians 4:29
but: Proverbs 10:6, Psalms 107:42, Ecclesiastes 10:12-14, Matthew 12:34-37, James 3:5-8
Reciprocal: Genesis 9:20 - an husbandman 1 Kings 12:13 - answered Psalms 140:9 - let the mischief Proverbs 10:13 - the lips Proverbs 10:31 - mouth Proverbs 13:2 - the soul John 7:38 - out
Cross-References
Genesis 10:1
Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: these are the sons which they had after the great flow of waters
Now these are the generations of the sons of Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth: these are the sons which they had after the great flow of waters
Genesis 10:10
And at the first, his kingdom was Babel and Erech and Accad and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
And at the first, his kingdom was Babel and Erech and Accad and Calneh, in the land of Shinar.
Numbers 24:22
But still the Kenites will be wasted, till Asshur takes you away prisoner.
But still the Kenites will be wasted, till Asshur takes you away prisoner.
Numbers 24:24
But ships will come from the direction of Kittim, troubling Asshur and troubling Eber, and like the others their fate will be destruction.
But ships will come from the direction of Kittim, troubling Asshur and troubling Eber, and like the others their fate will be destruction.
2 Kings 19:36
So Sennacherib, king of Assyria, went back to his place at Nineveh.
So Sennacherib, king of Assyria, went back to his place at Nineveh.
Ezra 4:2
Then they came to Zerubbabel and to the heads of families, and said to them, Let us take part in the building with you; for we are servants of your God, even as you are; and we have been making offerings to him from the days of Esar-haddon, king of Assyria, who put us here.
Then they came to Zerubbabel and to the heads of families, and said to them, Let us take part in the building with you; for we are servants of your God, even as you are; and we have been making offerings to him from the days of Esar-haddon, king of Assyria, who put us here.
Psalms 83:8
Assur is joined with them; they have become the support of the children of Lot. (Selah.)
Assur is joined with them; they have become the support of the children of Lot. (Selah.)
Isaiah 37:37
Sennacherib, king of Assyria, went back to his place at Nineveh.
Sennacherib, king of Assyria, went back to his place at Nineveh.
Ezekiel 27:23
Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traders of Asshur and all the Medes:
Haran and Canneh and Eden, the traders of Asshur and all the Medes:
Ezekiel 32:22
There is Asshur and all her army, round about her last resting-place: all of them put to death by the sword:
There is Asshur and all her army, round about her last resting-place: all of them put to death by the sword:
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The mouth of a righteous [man is] a well of life,.... Like a fountain of living water, continually running and flowing with water, wholesome, reviving, and refreshing; so the righteous man's mouth, out of the abundance of his heart, overflows with good things, which minister grace to the hearers, and are for the use of edifying; things that are pleasant and profitable, grateful and acceptable, comforting, refreshing, and pleasing, and which tend to the good of the life that now is, and that which is to come;
but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked; so that nothing comes out of it but what is pernicious and hurtful; what savours of rapine and violence; nothing but lying and deceit, cursing and swearing, and such like filthy and corrupt communication; :-. The Targum is, "the mouth of the ungodly covers injury"; which is meditated in the heart; so the Vulgate Latin version.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Compare Proverbs 10:6. Streams of living water (like the “fountain of living waters” of Jeremiah 2:13; Jeremiah 17:13, and the “living water” of John 4:10), flow from the mouth of the righteous, but that of the wicked is “covered,” i. e., stopped and put to silence by their own violence.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 10:11. The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life — מקור חיים mekor chaiyim, is the vein of lives; an allusion to the great aorta, which conveys the blood from the heart to every part of the body. The latter clause of this verse is the same with that of Proverbs 10:6.
