Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version

Proverbs 10:7-13 Holy Bible: Easy-To-Read Version (ETR)

7. Good people leave memories that bless us, but the wicked are soon forgotten.

8. The wise accept instruction, but fools argue and bring trouble on themselves.

9. Honest people can always feel secure, but lying cheaters will be caught.

10. If you fail to speak the truth, trouble will follow. If you speak openly, peace will come.

11. The words of good people are like a spring of fresh water, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans.

12. Hatred causes arguments, but love overlooks all wrongs.

13. Intelligent people speak words of wisdom, but fools must be punished before they learn their lesson.