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Proverbs 10:10
10He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble; And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:10 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
- New International Version (NIV)Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He who winks with the eye causes trouble, But a prating fool will fall.
Context of Proverbs 10:10
8The wise in heart [are willing to learn so they] will accept and obey commands (instruction), But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin. 9He who walks in integrity and with moral character walks securely, But he who takes a crooked way will be discovered and punished. He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble; And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin. 11The 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. 12Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].
Read all of Proverbs 10Proverbs 10:10 word by word
קֹ֣רֵֽץ עַ֭יִן יִתֵּ֣ן עַצָּ֑בֶת וֶאֱוִ֥יל שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם יִלָּבֵֽט׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 10:10
- Proverbs 6:13Who winks with his eyes [in mockery], who shuffles his feet [to signal], Who points with his fingers [to give subversive instruction];
- Job 15:12Why does your heart carry you away [allowing you to be controlled by emotion]? And why do your eyes flash [in anger or contempt],
- Psalms 35:19Do not let those who are wrongfully my enemies rejoice over me; Nor let those who hate me without cause wink their eye [maliciously].
- Proverbs 10:8The wise in heart [are willing to learn so they] will accept and obey commands (instruction), But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
- Proverbs 18:6A fool’s lips bring contention and strife, And his mouth invites a beating.
Commentaries on Proverbs 10:10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10He that winketh with the eye - Instead of the latter clause, on which see Proverbs 10:8, the Septuagint has, ̔ ̔ · "but he that reproveth with freedom, maketh peace." This is also the reading of the Syriac and Arabic. A faithful open reproving of sin is more likely to promote the peace of society than the passing it by slightly, or taking no notice of it; for if the wicked turn to God at the reproof, the law of peace will soon be established in his heart…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10In Proverbs 10:8 the relation between the two clauses was one of contrast, here of resemblance. Cunning, reticence, and deceit (Proverbs 6:12 note) bring sorrow no less than garrulity.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10Verse 10 Trick and artifice will be no excuse for iniquity.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10To ignore wrongdoing suggests approval of bad behavior instead of addressing it. foolish lips will come to ruin: The Berean Standard Bible follows the Hebrew version (the Masoretic Text). Some scholars think this wording might have been influenced by Proverbs 10:8. Instead, they follow the Greek version of the Old Testament (the Septuagint), which says, "the one who rebukes with confidence makes peace."Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Two vices contrasted; hypocrisy, or insinuating evil against one (Pr 6:13; Psa 35:19), and rashness of speech. In each case, the results are on the evildoers.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 10
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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