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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 10:6-13; Proverbs 10:18; Proverbs 11:13; Proverbs 12:5-6; Proverbs 12:13; Proverbs 12:15-18; Proverbs 12:20-21; Proverbs 12:23; Proverbs 13:7; Proverbs 13:16-17; Proverbs 14:8; Proverbs 14:16; Proverbs 16:27-30; Proverbs 17:4; Proverbs 17:9; Proverbs 17:19-20; Proverbs 17:24; Proverbs 18:1-2; Proverbs 18:23; Proverbs 19:4; Proverbs 19:6; Proverbs 20:6; Proverbs 20:8; Proverbs 20:14; Proverbs 20:19; Proverbs 20:28; Proverbs 21:8; Proverbs 21:29; Proverbs 22:10-11; Proverbs 23:1-3; Proverbs 23:6-8; Proverbs 25:5; Proverbs 26:6; Proverbs 26:10; Proverbs 26:24-28; Proverbs 28:21; Proverbs 29:5; Proverbs 29:12; Proverbs 29:19; Proverbs 29:21
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Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:6
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
Proverbs 10:7
- Variant Count: 5 (27%)
The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot.
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Proverbs 10:8
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.
Proverbs 10:9
- Variant Count: 4 (25%)
Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.
He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Proverbs 10:10
- Variant Count: 2 (15%)
Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:11
- Variant Count: 2 (10%)
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.
Proverbs 10:12
- Variant Count: 2 (18%)
Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
Proverbs 10:13
- Variant Count: 5 (21%)
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18
- Variant Count: 2 (15%)
Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
Proverbs 11:13
- Variant Count: 2 (15%)
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Proverbs 12:5
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
Proverbs 12:6
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
An evil man is trapped by his sinful talk, but a righteous man escapes trouble.
Proverbs 12:13
- Variant Count: 9 (64%)
Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.
The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.
Proverbs 12:15
- Variant Count: 4 (26%)
The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.
A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
Proverbs 12:16
- Variant Count: 6 (46%)
Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult.
A truthful witness gives honest testimony, but a false witness tells lies.
Proverbs 12:17
- Variant Count: 4 (30%)
An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.
Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Proverbs 12:18
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.
Proverbs 12:20
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
Proverbs 12:21
- Variant Count: 2 (14%)
No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
A prudent man keeps his knowledge to himself, but the heart of fools blurts out folly.
Proverbs 12:23
- Variant Count: 5 (33%)
The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves, but a fool's heart blurts out folly.
One man pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
Proverbs 13:7
- Variant Count: 2 (10%)
One person pretends to be rich, yet has nothing; another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
Every prudent man acts out of knowledge, but a fool exposes his folly.
Proverbs 13:16
- Variant Count: 9 (69%)
All who are prudent act with knowledge, but fools expose their folly.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
Proverbs 13:17
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a trustworthy envoy brings healing.
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
Proverbs 14:8
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.
A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
Proverbs 14:16
- Variant Count: 6 (33%)
The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure.
A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs 16:27
- Variant Count: 5 (33%)
A scoundrel plots evil, and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.
A perverse man stirs up dissension, and a gossip separates close friends.
Proverbs 16:28
- Variant Count: 3 (23%)
A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
A violent man entices his neighbor and leads him down a path that is not good.
Proverbs 16:29
- Variant Count: 4 (23%)
A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good.
He who winks with his eye is plotting perversity; he who purses his lips is bent on evil.
Proverbs 16:30
- Variant Count: 5 (29%)
Whoever winks with their eye is plotting perversity; whoever purses their lips is bent on evil.
A wicked man listens to evil lips; a liar pays attention to a malicious tongue.
Proverbs 17:4
- Variant Count: 4 (25%)
A wicked person listens to deceitful lips; a liar pays attention to a destructive tongue.
He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
Proverbs 17:9
- Variant Count: 3 (17%)
Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
He who loves a quarrel loves sin; he who builds a high gate invites destruction.
Proverbs 17:19
- Variant Count: 3 (21%)
Whoever loves a quarrel loves sin; whoever builds a high gate invites destruction.
A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:20
- Variant Count: 4 (23%)
One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.
A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
Proverbs 17:24
- Variant Count: 2 (10%)
A discerning person keeps wisdom in view, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth.
An unfriendly man pursues selfish ends; he defies all sound judgment.
Proverbs 18:1
- Variant Count: 6 (42%)
An unfriendly person pursues selfish ends and against all sound judgment starts quarrels.
A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions.
Proverbs 18:2
- Variant Count: 5 (35%)
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions.
A poor man pleads for mercy, but a rich man answers harshly.
Proverbs 18:23
- Variant Count: 5 (45%)
The poor plead for mercy, but the rich answer harshly.
Wealth brings many friends, but a poor man's friend deserts him.
Proverbs 19:4
- Variant Count: 9 (56%)
Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.
Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:6
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.
Many a man claims to have unfailing love, but a faithful man who can find?
Proverbs 20:6
- Variant Count: 3 (21%)
Many claim to have unfailing love, but a faithful person who can find?
When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
Proverbs 20:8
- Variant Count: 1 (5%)
When a king sits on his throne to judge, he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
"It's no good, it's no good!" says the buyer; then off he goes and boasts about his purchase.
Proverbs 20:14
- Variant Count: 3 (16%)
"It's no good, it's no good!" says the buyer— then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid a man who talks too much.
Proverbs 20:19
- Variant Count: 2 (15%)
A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.
Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
Proverbs 20:28
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
Love and faithfulness keep a king safe; through love his throne is made secure.
The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
Proverbs 21:8
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
The way of the guilty is devious, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
A wicked man puts up a bold front, but an upright man gives thought to his ways.
Proverbs 21:29
- Variant Count: 6 (37%)
The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways.
Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.
Proverbs 22:10
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.
He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend.
Proverbs 22:11
- Variant Count: 5 (26%)
One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend.
When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,
Proverbs 23:1
- Variant Count: 5 (26%)
Saying 7 When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you,
and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
Proverbs 23:2
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony.
Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
Proverbs 23:3
- Variant Count: 1 (9%)
Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.
Do not eat the food of a stingy man, do not crave his delicacies;
Proverbs 23:6
- Variant Count: 7 (36%)
Saying 9 Do not eat the food of a begrudging host, do not crave his delicacies;
for he is the kind of man who is always thinking about the cost. "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
Proverbs 23:7
- Variant Count: 4 (13%)
for he is the kind of person who is always thinking about the cost. "Eat and drink," he says to you, but his heart is not with you.
You will vomit up the little you have eaten and will have wasted your compliments.
Proverbs 23:8
- Variant Count: 1 (6%)
You will vomit up the little you have eaten and will have wasted your compliments.
remove the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
Proverbs 25:5
- Variant Count: 2 (12%)
remove wicked officials from the king's presence, and his throne will be established through righteousness.
Like cutting off one's feet or drinking violence is the sending of a message by the hand of a fool.
Proverbs 26:6
- Variant Count: 3 (15%)
Sending a message by the hands of a fool is like cutting off one's feet or drinking poison.
Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any passer-by.
Proverbs 26:10
- Variant Count: 2 (11%)
Like an archer who wounds at random is one who hires a fool or any passer-by.
A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, but in his heart he harbors deceit.
Proverbs 26:24
- Variant Count: 9 (64%)
Enemies disguise themselves with their lips, but in their hearts they harbor deceit.
Though his speech is charming, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart.
Proverbs 26:25
- Variant Count: 5 (31%)
Though their speech is charming, do not believe them, for seven abominations fill their hearts.
His malice may be concealed by deception, but his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
Proverbs 26:26
- Variant Count: 3 (17%)
Their malice may be concealed by deception, but their wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
If a man digs a pit, he will fall into it; if a man rolls a stone, it will roll back on him.
Proverbs 26:27
- Variant Count: 4 (20%)
Whoever digs a pit will fall into it; if someone rolls a stone, it will roll back on them.
A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Proverbs 26:28
- Variant Count: 1 (7%)
A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
To show partiality is not good- yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Proverbs 28:21
- Variant Count: 3 (16%)
To show partiality is not good— yet a person will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet.
Proverbs 29:5
- Variant Count: 9 (75%)
Those who flatter their neighbors are spreading nets for their feet.
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
Proverbs 29:12
- Variant Count: 1 (8%)
If a ruler listens to lies, all his officials become wicked.
A servant cannot be corrected by mere words; though he understands, he will not respond.
Proverbs 29:19
- Variant Count: 5 (33%)
Servants cannot be corrected by mere words; though they understand, they will not respond.
If a man pampers his servant from youth, he will bring grief in the end.
Proverbs 29:21
- Variant Count: 7 (58%)
A servant pampered from youth will turn out to be insolent.
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