11 The (A)mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12 Hatred stirs up strife,
But (C)love covers all transgressions.
13 On (D)the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found,
But (E)a rod is for the back of him who lacks [a]understanding.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:13 Lit heart

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 conflict,
    but love covers over all wrongs.(C)

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,(D)
    but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.(E)

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