Proverbs 10:31

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Honest people speak sensibly, but deceitful liars will be silenced.

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They say to themselves, “We are great speakers. No one else has a chance.”

Silence those proud liars! Make them stop boasting and insulting your people.

Words of wisdom come when good people speak for justice.

Because of you, our God, the king will celebrate with your faithful followers, but liars will be silent.

The words of good people are a source of life, but evil hides behind the words of the wicked.

If you have good sense, it will show when you speak. But if you are stupid, you will be beaten with a stick.

Dishonesty does you no good, and telling lies will get you in trouble.

Her words are sensible, and her advice is thoughtful.