Proverbs 10:9-19

9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
10 He who winks the eye causes trouble, but he who boldly reproves makes peace.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.
13 On the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the babbling of a fool brings ruin near.
15 A rich man's wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin.
16 The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin.
17 He who heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof goes astray.
18 He who conceals hatred has lying lips, and he who utters slander is a fool.
19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.
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