New Century Version

Proverbs 10:7-18 New Century Version (NCV)

7. Good people will be remembered as a blessing,but evil people will soon be forgotten.

8. The wise do what they are told,but a talkative fool will be ruined.

9. The honest person will live in safety,but the dishonest will be caught.

10. A wink may get you into trouble,and foolish talk will lead to your ruin.

11. The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water,but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.

12. Hatred stirs up trouble,but love forgives all wrongs.

13. Wise people speak with understanding,but people without wisdom should be punished.

14. The wise don’t tell everything they know,but the foolish talk too much and are ruined.

15. Having lots of money protects the rich,but having no money destroys the poor.

16. Good people are rewarded with life,but evil people are paid with punishment.

17. Whoever accepts correction is on the way to life,but whoever ignores correction will lead others away from life.

18. Whoever hides hate is a liar.Whoever tells lies is a fool.