Proverbs 10:18
What does Proverbs 10:18 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 10:18 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Hate is covered up by the lips of the upright man, but he who lets out evil about another is foolish.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Whoso is covering hatred with lying lips, And whoso is bringing out an evil report is a fool.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach, is foolish.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 26:24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:
- Psalms 50:20
Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; Thou slanderest thine own mother’s son.
- Psalms 5:9
For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; Their inward part is very wickedness; Their throat is an open sepulchre; They flatter with their tongue.
- 2 Samuel 13:23
And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheep-shearers in Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king’s sons.
- Psalms 12:2
They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.
- Psalms 55:21
His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
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