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Proverbs 10:11
11The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:11 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
- New International Version (NIV)The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Context of Proverbs 10:11
9People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. 10People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace. The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. 12Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. 13Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.
Read all of Proverbs 10Proverbs 10:11 word by word
מְק֣וֹר חַ֭יִּים פִּ֣י צַדִּ֑יק וּפִ֥י רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים יְכַסֶּ֥ה חָמָֽס׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 10:11
- Proverbs 10:20The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.
- Proverbs 13:14The instruction of the wise is like a life-giving fountain; those who accept it avoid the snares of death.
- Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise give good advice; the heart of a fool has none to give.
- Proverbs 16:22Discretion is a life-giving fountain to those who possess it, but discipline is wasted on fools.
- Proverbs 18:4Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook.
- Proverbs 20:15Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies.
- Psalms 37:30The godly offer good counsel; they teach right from wrong.
- Ephesians 4:29Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.
- Psalms 107:42The godly will see these things and be glad, while the wicked are struck silent.
- Ecclesiastes 10:12Wise words bring approval, but fools are destroyed by their own words.
- Matthew 12:34You brood of snakes! How could evil men like you speak what is good and right? For whatever is in your heart determines what you say.
- James 3:5In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire.
Commentaries on Proverbs 10:11
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life - חיים מקור mekor chaiyim, is the vein of lives; an allusion to the great aorta, which conveys the blood from the heart to every art of the body. The latter clause of this verse is the same with that of Proverbs 10:6.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11Compare 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.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 11Verse 11 The good man's mouth is always open to teach, comfort, and correct others.Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 11Like a fountain gives water to support life, the words of good people give life to listeners. In contrast, the hidden violent intentions in the words of bad people lead to death (see also Proverbs 10:6; James 3:1–12).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. a well--or, "source" of good to himself and others (Joh 7:37, 38). On last clause, see on Pr 10:6.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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