Proverbs 10:11

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:11

BSB
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
AKJV
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
CPDV
The mouth of the just is a vein of life. And the mouth of the impious covers iniquity.
ERV
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
NHEB
The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
SMT
A fountain of life the mouth of the just one: and violence shall cover the mouth of the unjust.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:11
Summary
Righteousness nourishes life, wickedness silences good
Event
Righteous speech contrasted with violent suppression
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom