Proverbs 10:11

Bible in Basic English 1965

The mouth of the upright man is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the evil-doer is a bitter cup.

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The upright see it and are glad: the mouth of the sinner is stopped.

The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers.

Blessings are on the head of the upright, but the face of sinners will be covered with sorrow.

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning men away from the nets of death.

A comforting tongue is a tree of life, but a twisted tongue is a crushing of the spirit.

The lips of the wise keep knowledge, but the heart of the foolish man is not right.

The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters: the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.

Let no evil talk come out of your mouth, but only what is good for giving necessary teaching, and for grace to those who give ear.