Proverbs 10:11

New American Bible - revised edition

The mouth of the just is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

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The upright saw this and rejoiced; all wickedness shut its mouth.

The lips of the just know favor, but the mouth of the wicked, perversion.

Blessings are for the head of the just; but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.

A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse one breaks the spirit.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of fools is not steadfast.

The words of one’s mouth are deep waters, the spring of wisdom, a running brook.

One can put on gold and abundant jewels, but wise lips are the most precious ornament.

No foul language should come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for needed edification, that it may impart grace to those who hear.