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Proverbs 10:8-10
New International Version
Proverbs 10:8-10
New International Version
Proverbs 10:8-10
King James Version
Proverbs 10:8-10
King James Version
8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
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Proverbs 10:8-10
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:8-10
New American Standard Bible
8 The (A)wise of heart will receive commands,
But [a]a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9 One (B)who walks in integrity walks securely,
But (C)one who perverts his ways will be found out.
10 He (D)who winks the eye causes trouble,
And [b](E)a babbling fool will come to ruin.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:8 Lit the foolish of lips
- Proverbs 10:10 Lit the foolish of lips
Proverbs 10:8-10
English Standard Version
Proverbs 10:8-10
English Standard Version
8 (A)The wise of heart will receive commandments,
but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9 (B)Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but he who makes his ways crooked (C)will be found out.
10 Whoever (D)winks the eye causes trouble,
and a babbling fool will come to ruin.
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