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.

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.