A city is built up by the blessing of the upright, but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:32 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate, but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The lips of the [uncompromisingly] righteous know [and therefore utter] what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked knows [and therefore speaks only] what is obstinately willful and contrary. American Standard Version (1901) The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness. Common English Bible The lips of the wise know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked knows only what is perverse. Catholic Public Domain Version The lips of the just consider what is acceptable. And the mouth of the impious considers perversities. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The lips of the just consider what is acceptable: and the mouth of the wicked uttereth perverse things. |
A city is built up by the blessing of the upright, but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.
There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
The tongue of the wise makes knowledge attractive, but the mouth of fools blurts out foolishness.
The mind of the righteous person thinks before answering, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil things.
It will rescue you from the way of evil – from anyone who says perverse things,
Don’t let your mouth speak dishonestly, and don’t let your lips talk deviously.
The words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.
The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and write words of truth accurately.
Therefore, may my advice seem good to you, my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right, and from your injustices by showing mercy to the needy. Perhaps there will be an extension of your prosperity.’
Your message is to be sound beyond reproach, so that any opponent will be ashamed, because he doesn’t have anything bad to say about us.