Proverbs 10:11
11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Other Translations of Proverbs 10:11
New International Version
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
English Standard Version
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The Message
11 The mouth of a good person is a deep, life-giving well, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse.
New King James Version
11 The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
New Living Translation
11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:11
Commentary on Proverbs 10:11
(Read Proverbs 10:11)
The good man's mouth is always open to teach, comfort, and correct others.