Berean Standard Bible
“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.”
Solomon's proverbs often compare how different people use their words. This one speaks of the speech of the righteous.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
World English Bible (WEB)
The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
King James Version (KJV)
The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The mouth of the upright man is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the evil-doer is a bitter cup.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Vena de vida es la boca del justo: mas violencia cubrirá la boca de los impíos.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
La boca del justo es fuente de vida, pero la boca del malvado está cubierta de violencia.
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