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the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of a righteous <i>man is</i> a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous <i>is</i> a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life <i>and</i> his words of wisdom are a source of blessing, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence <i>and</i> evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The words of good people are a source of life, but evil hides behind the words of the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life, but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />A good person's words are a fountain of life, but a wicked person's words hide a violent nature. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />What the righteous say is a flowing fountain, but what the wicked say conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The teaching of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A fountain of life [is] the mouth of the righteous, "" And the mouth of the wicked covers violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> A fountain of life is the mouth of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />A fountain of life the mouth of the just one: and violence shall cover the mouth of the unjust.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the just is a vein of life: and the mouth of the wicked covereth iniquity. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The mouth of the just is a vein of life. And the mouth of the impious covers iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of the just is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked is covered with iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, and the mouths of the evil will hide evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br /><i>There is</i> a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; but destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/10-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1736" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: pî (N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">The mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">of the righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/4726.htm" title="4726: mə·qō·wr (N-msc) -- A spring, fountain. ">is a fountain</a> <a href="/hebrew/2416.htm" title="2416: ḥay·yîm (N-mp) -- Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life. From chayah; alive; hence, raw; fresh, strong; also life, whether literally or figuratively.">of life,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: ū·p̄î (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">but the mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">of the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/3680.htm" title="3680: yə·ḵas·seh (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To cover. A primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. Fill up hollows; by implication, to cover.">conceals</a> <a href="/hebrew/2555.htm" title="2555: ḥā·mās (N-ms) -- Violence, wrong. From chamac; violence; by implication, wrong; by meton. Unjust gain.">violence.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-10.htm">James 3:10-12</a></span><br />Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be! / Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? / My brothers, can a fig tree grow olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-37</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a></span><br />Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-4.htm">Proverbs 15:4</a></span><br />A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-4.htm">Proverbs 18:4</a></span><br />The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubbling brook.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-14.htm">Proverbs 13:14</a></span><br />The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life, turning one from the snares of death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-38.htm">John 7:38</a></span><br />Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a></span><br />The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a></span><br />Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-24.htm">Proverbs 16:24</a></span><br />Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21</a></span><br />Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.</p><p class="hdg">mouth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-20.htm">Proverbs 10:20,21,32</a></b></br> The tongue of the just <i>is as</i> choice silver: the heart of the wicked <i>is</i> little worth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-14.htm">Proverbs 13:14</a></b></br> The law of the wise <i>is</i> a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-7.htm">Proverbs 15:7</a></b></br> The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish <i>doeth</i> not so.</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42</a></b></br> The righteous shall see <i>it</i>, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:12-14</a></b></br> The words of a wise man's mouth <i>are</i> gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-37</a></b></br> O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/6-34.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Concealeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Conceals</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/psalms/116-13.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-7.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-18.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-11.htm">Life</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Overwhelms</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-7.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-18.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-9.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-7.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/15-1.htm">Bitter</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-13.htm">Concealeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-18.htm">Conceals</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-12.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-12.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-31.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-16.htm">Evil-Doer</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-14.htm">Fountain</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-17.htm">Life</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-14.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-4.htm">Overwhelms</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-16.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-14.htm">Spring</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-16.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-2.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-16.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the power of words spoken by those who live in accordance with God's will. In biblical context, a "fountain" symbolizes a source of sustenance and refreshment, often associated with wisdom and life-giving qualities (<a href="/proverbs/13-14.htm">Proverbs 13:14</a>, <a href="/john/4-14.htm">John 4:14</a>). The righteous, those who follow God's commandments, are depicted as life-giving through their speech, offering encouragement, truth, and guidance. This aligns with the teachings of Jesus, who is described as the Word of God and the source of living water (<a href="/john/7-38.htm">John 7:38</a>). The imagery of a fountain suggests abundance and continuous flow, indicating that the righteous consistently provide spiritual nourishment to others.<p><b>but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence</b><br>In contrast, the speech of the wicked is characterized by deceit and harm. The term "conceals" implies hidden intentions, suggesting that the wicked may appear harmless or even benevolent, but their words ultimately lead to destruction and conflict. This reflects the biblical theme of the heart's condition being revealed through speech (<a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a>). The wicked's words are not life-giving but rather destructive, aligning with the broader scriptural warnings about the dangers of deceitful speech (<a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6</a>). The contrast between the righteous and the wicked here serves as a moral lesson on the importance of integrity and the impact of one's words on the community.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally regarded as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. Proverbs is a collection of his wise sayings.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, the righteous are those who live according to God's laws and principles, embodying wisdom and moral integrity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>Those who reject God's ways, often characterized by deceit, violence, and moral corruption.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/f/fountain_of_life.htm">Fountain of Life</a></b><br>A metaphor used to describe the life-giving and refreshing nature of the words spoken by the righteous.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/v/violence.htm">Violence</a></b><br>Represents the harm and destruction that can come from the words and actions of the wicked.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Words have the power to build up or tear down. As believers, we are called to use our words to give life, encourage, and edify others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/righteous_living.htm">Righteous Living</a></b><br>Living righteously involves aligning our speech with God's truth. Our words should reflect the character of Christ and be a testimony to our faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_wickedness.htm">Guarding Against Wickedness</a></b><br>We must be vigilant against allowing wickedness to influence our speech. This requires constant self-examination and reliance on the Holy Spirit to guide our words.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_of_the_heart.htm">Influence of the Heart</a></b><br>Our speech is a reflection of our heart's condition. Regularly immersing ourselves in Scripture and prayer helps ensure that our hearts are aligned with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_to_others.htm">Witness to Others</a></b><br>Our words can be a powerful witness to others. By speaking life, we demonstrate the transformative power of the Gospel and draw others to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_proverbs_11_31_align_with_suffering.htm">Proverbs 11:31 indicates the righteous will be rewarded on Earth--how does this align with other biblical passages where believers suffer adversity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_disasters_affect_all_people.htm">Proverbs 10:25 says the righteous remain firm in the storm--why then do natural disasters often strike believers and nonbelievers alike?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_a_ransom_for_whom.htm">Who is a ransom for whom? Mark 10:45 and I Timothy 2:5-6 say Christ is a ransom for many/all. Proverbs 21:18 says the wicked is a ransom for the righteous.</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_would_an_all-knowing_god_test_us.htm">Given Psalm 11:5's claim that God tests humanity, how do we reconcile this with the notion of an all-knowing deity who would need no test?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.</span>--If these words are to be taken as in <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm" title="Blessings are on the head of the just: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.">Proverbs 10:6</a>, then the first line must mean that the righteous man speaks to his own profit. But perhaps it will be better here to interpret the second line in the sense of "the mouth of the godless hideth violence," <span class= "ital">i.e., </span>it conceals under deceitful words the mischief intended for others. With God is the "well of life" (<a href="/psalms/36-9.htm" title="For with you is the fountain of life: in your light shall we see light.">Psalm 36:9</a>; <a href="/revelation/22-17.htm" title="And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that hears say, Come. And let him that is thirsty come. And whoever will, let him take the water of life freely.">Revelation 22:17</a>); and in like manner the "mouth of the righteous" brings comfort and refreshment to the weary and heavy laden.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">A well of life</span> (<a href="/proverbs/13-14.htm">Proverbs 13:14</a>: 18:4). The good man utters words of wisdom, comfort, and edification. God himself is said to have "the well of life" (<a href="/psalms/36-9.htm">Psalm 36:9</a>), and to be "the Fountain of living waters" (<a href="/jeremiah/2-13.htm">Jeremiah 2:13</a>): and the holy man, drawing from this supply, sheds life and health around. The second clause should be takes as in Ver. 6, <span class="cmt_word">but the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence,</span> the contrast being between the open usefulness of the good man's words and the harmful reticence of the malicious sinner. The Septuagint has, "A fountain of life is in the hand of the righteous; but destruction shall cover the mouth of the wicked." This is explained to mean that a good man's words and actions tend to spiritual health; a bad man's words bring down sorrow and punishment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/10-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">פִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(pî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּ֑יק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is a fountain</span><br /><span class="heb">מְק֣וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(mə·qō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4726.htm">Strong's 4726: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something dug, a, source, of happiness, wisdom, progeny)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of life,</span><br /><span class="heb">חַ֭יִּים</span> <span class="translit">(ḥay·yîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2416.htm">Strong's 2416: </a> </span><span class="str2">Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">conceals</span><br /><span class="heb">יְכַסֶּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḵas·seh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plump, fill up hollows, to cover</span><br /><br /><span class="word">violence.</span><br /><span class="heb">חָמָֽס׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·mās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2555.htm">Strong's 2555: </a> </span><span class="str2">Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of the righteous (Prov. 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