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29 Proverbs of Solomon 10:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 10:1

29 Proverbs of Solomon 10:1-32 ¹The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. ²Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. ³The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. ⁴He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. ⁵He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. ⁶Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. ⁷The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. ⁸The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. ⁹He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. ¹⁰He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. ¹¹The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. ¹²Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. ¹³In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. ¹⁴Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. ¹⁵The rich mans wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. ¹⁶The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. ¹⁷He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. ¹⁸He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. ¹⁹In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. ²⁰The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. ²¹The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. ²²The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. ²³It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. ²⁴The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. ²⁵As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. ²⁶As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. ²⁷The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. ²⁸The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. ²⁹The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. ³⁰The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. ³¹The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. ³²The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.(KJV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 10:1-32 ¹The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. ²Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. ³The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. ⁴He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. ⁵He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. ⁶Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. ⁷The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. ⁸The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. ⁹He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. ¹⁰He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. ¹¹The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. ¹²Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. ¹³In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. ¹⁴Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. ¹⁵The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. ¹⁶The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. ¹⁷He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. ¹⁸He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. ¹⁹In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. ²⁰The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. ²¹The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. ²²The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. ²³It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. ²⁴The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. ²⁵As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. ²⁶As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. ²⁷The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. ²⁸The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. ²⁹The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. ³⁰The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. ³¹The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. ³²The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.(KJV/NC)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 10:1-32 ¹The proverbs of Solomon.

A wise son maketh a glad father;

But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

²Treasures of wickedness profit nothing;

But righteousness delivereth from death.

³Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish;

But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.

⁴He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand;

But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵He that gathereth in summer is a wise son;

But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

⁶Blessings are upon the head of the righteous;

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

⁷The memory of the righteous is blessed;

But the name of the wicked shall rot.

⁸The wise in heart will receive commandments;

But a prating fool shall fall.

⁹He that walketh uprightly walketh surely;

But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

¹⁰He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow;

But a prating fool shall fall.

¹¹The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life;

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

¹²Hatred stirreth up strifes;

But love covereth all transgressions.

¹³In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found;

But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

¹⁴Wise men lay up knowledge;

But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

¹⁵The rich man's wealth is his strong city:

The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶The labor of the righteous tendeth to life;

The increase of the wicked, to sin.

¹⁷He is in the way of life that heedeth correction;

But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

¹⁸He that hideth hatred is of lying lips;

And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

¹⁹In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression;

But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

²⁰The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver:

The heart of the wicked is little worth.

²¹The lips of the righteous feed many;

But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

²²The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich;

And he addeth no sorrow therewith.

²³It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness;

And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

²⁴The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him;

And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

²⁵When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more;

But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

²⁶As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,

So is the sluggard to them that send him.

²⁷The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days;

But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸The hope of the righteous shall be gladness;

But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright;

But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰The righteous shall never be removed;

But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

³¹The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom;

But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

³²The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable;(ASV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 10:1-32 ¹A WISE son makes his father glad, but a foolish son brings shame to his mother.

²¶ Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivers from death. ³The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; but he casts away the substance of the wicked.

⁴¶ Poverty humbles a man; but the hands of diligent men make rich.

⁵¶ He who works in summer is a wise man; but he who sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.

⁶¶ Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; but iniquity covers the mouth of the wicked.

⁷¶ The memory of the just is a blessing; but the heir of the wicked shall be extinct.

⁸¶ The wise in heart will receive commandments; but one whose lips are full of folly shall be caught.

⁹¶ He who walks uprightly walks in hope; but he who perverts his ways shall be known.

¹⁰¶ He who winks with his eyes deceitfully causes sorrow; but he who reproves openly makes peace.

¹¹¶ The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked is covered with iniquity.

¹²¶ Hatred stirs up strife; shame shall cover all the wicked.

¹³¶ He who brings forth wisdom out of his lips shall beat with a rod him that lacks understanding.

¹⁴¶ Wise men conceal knowledge; but a hasty mouth is near destruction.

¹⁵¶ The rich men's wealth is their strong cities; the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶¶ The labor of the righteous tends to life; the harvest of the wicked to sin.

¹⁷¶ The true way of life brings discipline; but he who hates reproof is a fool.

¹⁸¶ The lips of the wicked are full of deceits, and he who utters a curse is a fool.

¹⁹¶ The wicked cannot be delivered by a multitude of words; but he who refrains his lips is wise.

²⁰¶ The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver; the heart of the wicked is full of bitterness. ²¹The lips of the righteous are full of mercy; but the fools die for want of wisdom.

²²¶ The blessings of the LORD bring riches, and there shall be no sorrow in them.

²³¶ It is sport to a fool to do mischief; but a man of understanding has wisdom.

²⁴¶ The wicked shall be dragged to ruin; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. ²⁵As the whirlwind passes suddenly, so wicked men shall perish and be no more; but the righteous are an everlasting foundation.

²⁶¶ As unripe grapes are hurtful to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so does wickedness hurt those who indulge in it.

²⁷¶ Reverence for the LORD prolongs life; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. ²⁸The hope of the righteous shall be gladness; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

²⁹¶ The way of the LORD is strength to the upright; but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. ³⁰The righteous shall never be removed; but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

³¹¶ The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom; but a perverse tongue shall be silenced. ³²The lips of the righteous know what is good; but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse things. (LAM)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 10:1-32 ¹The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. ²Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. ³The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. ⁴A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. ⁵A son who gathers in summer is prudent, but a son who sleeps in harvest brings shame. ⁶Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. ⁷The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. ⁸The wise of heart will heed commandments, but a prating fool will come to ruin. ⁹He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. ¹⁰He who winks the eye causes trouble, but he who boldly reproves makes peace. ¹¹The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. ¹²Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. ¹³On the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense. ¹⁴Wise men lay up knowledge, but the babbling of a fool brings ruin near. ¹⁵A rich man's wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin. ¹⁶The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin. ¹⁷He who heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof goes astray. ¹⁸He who conceals hatred has lying lips, and he who utters slander is a fool. ¹⁹When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent. ²⁰The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the mind of the wicked is of little worth. ²¹The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense. ²²The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. ²³It is like sport to a fool to do wrong, but wise conduct is pleasure to a man of understanding. ²⁴What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. ²⁵When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established for ever. ²⁶Like vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. ²⁷The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short. ²⁸The hope of the righteous ends in gladness, but the expectation of the wicked comes to nought. ²⁹The LORD is a stronghold to him whose way is upright, but destruction to evildoers. ³⁰The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land. ³¹The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. ³²The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. (RSV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 10:1-32 ¹The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. ²Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death. ³The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. ⁴Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. ⁵He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. ⁶Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. ⁷The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. ⁸The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin. ⁹The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out. ¹⁰He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin. ¹¹The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. ¹²Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs. ¹³Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment. ¹⁴Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin. ¹⁵The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor. ¹⁶The wages of the righteous bring them life, but the income of the wicked brings them punishment. ¹⁷He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. ¹⁸He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. ¹⁹When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. ²⁰The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. ²¹The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment. ²²The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. ²³A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom. ²⁴What the wicked dreads will overtake him; what the righteous desire will be granted. ²⁵When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever. ²⁶As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is a sluggard to those who send him. ²⁷The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. ²⁸The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing. ²⁹The way of the LORD is a refuge for the righteous, but it is the ruin of those who do evil. ³⁰The righteous will never be uprooted, but the wicked will not remain in the land. ³¹The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. ³²The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.(NIV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 10:1-32 ¹The proverbs of Solomon.

A wise son makes a glad father;
But a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

²Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,
But righteousness delivers from death.

³Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry,
But he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.

⁴He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand,
But the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

⁵He who gathers in summer is a wise son,
But he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

⁶Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

⁷The memory of the righteous is blessed,
But the name of the wicked will rot.

⁸The wise in heart accept commandments,
But a chattering fool will fall.

⁹He who walks blamelessly walks surely,
But he who perverts his ways will be found out.

¹⁰One winking with the eye causes sorrow,
But a chattering fool will fall.

¹¹The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

¹²Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers all wrongs.

¹³Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment,
But a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁴Wise men lay up knowledge,
But the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵The rich man's wealth is his strong city.
The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶The labor of the righteous leads to life.
The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷He is in the way of life who heeds correction,
But he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸He who hides hatred has lying lips.
He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience,
But he who restrains his lips does wisely.

²⁰The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver.
The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

²¹The lips of the righteous feed many,
But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

²²Yahweh's blessing brings wealth,
And he adds no trouble to it.

²³It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness,
But wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.

²⁴What the wicked fear, will overtake them,
But the desire of the righteous will be granted.

²⁵When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more;
But the righteous stand firm forever.

²⁶As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,
So is the sluggard to those who send him.

²⁷The fear of Yahweh prolongs days,
But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸The prospect of the righteous is joy,
But the hope of the wicked will perish.

²⁹The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright,
But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰The righteous will never be removed,
But the wicked will not dwell in the land.

³¹The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
But the perverse tongue will be cut off.

³²The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.(WEB)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 10:1-32 ¹The proverbs of Solomon.

A wise son makes a glad father;
but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

²Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,
but righteousness delivers from death.

³The LORD will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry,
but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.

⁴He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand,
but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

⁵He who gathers in summer is a wise son,
but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

⁶Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

⁷The memory of the righteous is blessed,
but the name of the wicked will rot.

⁸The wise in heart accept commandments,
but a chattering fool will fall.

⁹He who walks blamelessly walks surely,
but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

¹⁰One winking with the eye causes sorrow,
but a chattering fool will fall.

¹¹The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life,
but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

¹²Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all wrongs.

¹³Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment,
but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

¹⁴Wise men lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵The rich man's wealth is his strong city.
The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶The labor of the righteous leads to life.
The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷He is in the way of life who heeds correction,
but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸He who hides hatred has lying lips.
He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience,
but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

²⁰The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver.
The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

²¹The lips of the righteous feed many,
but the foolish die for lack of understanding.

²²The LORD's blessing brings wealth,
and he adds no trouble to it.

²³It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness,
but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.

²⁴What the wicked fear, will overtake them,
but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

²⁵When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more;
but the righteous stand firm forever.

²⁶As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes,
so is the sluggard to those who send him.

²⁷The fear of the LORD prolongs days,
but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

²⁸The prospect of the righteous is joy,
but the hope of the wicked will perish.

²⁹The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright,
but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

³⁰The righteous will never be removed,
but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

³¹The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

³²The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.(WEB/HNV)

29 Proverbs of Solomon 10:1-32 ¹A WISE son makes his father glad, but a foolish son brings shame to his mother.

²Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivers from death. ³Yahvah will not permit the soul of the righteous to famish; but he casts away the substance of the wicked.

⁴Poverty humbles a man; but the hands of diligent men make rich.

⁵He who works in summer is a wise man; but he who sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.

⁶Blessings are on the head of the righteous; but iniquity covers the mouth of the wicked.

⁷The memory of the just is a blessing; but the heir of the wicked will be extinct.

⁸The wise in heart will receive commandments; but one whose lips are full of folly will be caught.

⁹He who walks uprightly walks in hope; but he who perverts his ways will be known.

¹⁰He who winks with his eyes deceitfully causes sorrow; but he who reprimands openly makes peace.

¹¹The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked is covered with iniquity.

¹²Hatred stirs up strife; shame will cover all the wicked.

¹³He who brings forth wisdom out of his lips will beat with a rod him who lacks understanding.

¹⁴Wise men conceal knowledge; but a hasty mouth is near destruction.

¹⁵The rich men's wealth is their strong cities; the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶The labor of the righteous tends to life; the harvest of the wicked to sin.

¹⁷The true way of life brings discipline; but he who hates reproof is a fool.

¹⁸The lips of the wicked are full of deceits, and he who utters a curse is a fool.

¹⁹The wicked cannot be delivered by a multitude of words; but he who refrains his lips is wise.

²⁰The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver; the heart of the wicked is full of bitterness. ²¹The lips of the righteous are full of mercy; but the fools die for want of wisdom.

²²The blessings of Yahvah bring riches, and there will be no sorrow in them.

²³It is sport to a fool to do mischief; but a man of understanding has wisdom.

²⁴The wicked will be dragged to ruin; but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

²⁵As the whirlwind passes suddenly, so wicked men will perish and be no more; but the righteous are an everlasting foundation.

²⁶As unripe grapes are hurtful to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so does wickedness hurt those who indulge in it.

²⁷Reverence for Yahvah prolongs life; but the years of the wicked will be shortened. ²⁸The hope of the righteous will be gladness; but the expectation of the wicked will perish.

²⁹The way of Yahvah is strength to the upright; but destruction will be to the workers of iniquity. ³⁰The righteous will never be removed; but the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

³¹The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom; but a perverse tongue will be silenced. ³²The lips of the righteous know what is good; but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse things. (BRB)