Devine Scripture

Proverbs 10:18

Proverbs chapter 10 · verse 18 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

Context

v.17He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

v.18This passage

v.19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

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.