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And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A sly wink of the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will be destroyed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />A sly wink of the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will be destroyed. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Deceit causes trouble, and foolish talk will bring you to ruin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache. The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Someone who holds back the truth causes trouble, but one who openly criticizes works for peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Those who wink their eyes are trouble makers, and the mocking fool will be brought down. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The one who winks with the eye causes trouble, but the one who boldly rebukes makes peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever is winking the eye gives grief, "" And a talkative fool kicks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Whoso is winking the eye giveth grief, And a talkative fool kicketh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He pinching the eye shall give pain: and the foolish of lips shall fall.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He that winketh with the eye shall cause sorrow: and the foolish in lips shall be beaten. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />He who winks with the eye gives sorrow. And the foolish in lips shall be beaten.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />One who winks at a fault causes trouble, but one who frankly reproves promotes peace. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, but the one who rebukes boldly makes peace.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He who winks with his eyes deceitfully causes sorrow; but he who reproves openly makes peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />He that winks with his eyes in deceit gives sorrow, and he who reproves openly makes peace.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; And a prating fool shall fall.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />He that winks with his eyes deceitfully, procures griefs for men; but he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/10-10.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=1729" 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">9</span>He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. <span class="reftext">10</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7169.htm" title="7169: qō·rēṣ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To nip, pinch. A primitive root; to pinch, i.e. to bite the lips, blink the eyes, or to squeeze off.">He who winks</a> <a href="/hebrew/5869.htm" title="5869: ‘a·yin (N-cs) -- An eye. Probably a primitive word; an eye; by analogy, a fountain.">the eye</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: yit·tên (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">causes</a> <a href="/hebrew/6094.htm" title="6094: ‘aṣ·ṣā·ḇeṯ (N-fs) -- A hurt, injury, pain. From atsab; a idol; also, a pain or wound.">grief,</a> <a href="/hebrew/191.htm" title="191: we·’ĕ·wîl (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Foolish. From an unused root; silly.">and foolish</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: p̄ā·ṯa·yim (N-fd) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">lips</a> <a href="/hebrew/3832.htm" title="3832: yil·lā·ḇêṭ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To thrust down, out, or away. A primitive root; to overthrow; intransposed, to fall.">will come to ruin.</a> </span><span class="reftext">11</span>The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.…<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="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15-20</a></span><br />Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. / By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a></span><br />In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/101-7.htm">Psalm 101:7</a></span><br />No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.<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/4-25.htm">Ephesians 4:25</a></span><br />Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one another.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Proverbs 6:12-14</a></span><br />A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth, / winking his eyes, speaking with his feet, and pointing with his fingers. / With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-18.htm">1 John 3:18</a></span><br />Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/26-24.htm">Proverbs 26:24-26</a></span><br />A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. / When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. / Though his hatred is concealed by deception, his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.<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="/colossians/3-9.htm">Colossians 3:9</a></span><br />Do not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Proverbs 11:3</a></span><br />The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.<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="/jeremiah/9-8.htm">Jeremiah 9:8</a></span><br />Their tongues are deadly arrows; they speak deception. With his mouth a man speaks peace to his neighbor, but in his heart he sets a trap for him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-18.htm">Romans 16:18</a></span><br />For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-22.htm">Proverbs 12:22</a></span><br />Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He that winks with the eye causes sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.</p><p class="hdg">that</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Proverbs 6:13</a></b></br> He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/15-12.htm">Job 15:12</a></b></br> Why doth thine heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes wink at,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19</a></b></br> Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: <i>neither</i> let them wink with the eye that hate me without a cause.</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Proverbs 10:8</a></b></br> The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-6.htm">Proverbs 18:6,7,21</a></b></br> A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes… </p><p class="hdg">fall or be beaten</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/18-6.htm">Proverbs 18:6,7</a></b></br> A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Babbling</a> <a href="/1_samuel/2-1.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-21.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-5.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-5.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Chattering</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-2.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-2.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Fool</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Kicketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/psalms/139-20.htm">Maliciously</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-14.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Prating</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Reproves</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Ruined</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Talkative</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Winketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Winking</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Winks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/10-14.htm">Babbling</a> <a href="/mark/15-43.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-12.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-35.htm">Causes</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-26.htm">Causeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-8.htm">Chattering</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-30.htm">Eye</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-26.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-5.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-14.htm">Fool</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Grief</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-20.htm">Kicketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/daniel/3-8.htm">Maliciously</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-12.htm">Peace</a> <a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Prating</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-12.htm">Reproves</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-14.htm">Ruin</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-28.htm">Ruined</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-18.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/titus/1-10.htm">Talkative</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-22.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Winketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Winking</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-30.htm">Winks</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'; 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It was a non-verbal gesture indicating a secretive or underhanded plan. This phrase suggests that those who engage in deceitful behavior, even through subtle gestures, can cause significant harm and distress to others. The Bible frequently warns against deceit and the harm it brings, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/35-19.htm">Psalm 35:19</a> and <a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Proverbs 6:12-14</a>, which describe the wicked as those who "wink with their eyes" to plot evil. This behavior contrasts with the integrity and honesty that God desires from His people.<p><b>and foolish lips will come to ruin</b><br>The Bible consistently emphasizes the power of words and the consequences of foolish speech. In the cultural context of the Proverbs, speech was a reflection of one's character and wisdom. Foolish lips, characterized by lies, slander, or reckless words, lead to personal downfall and destruction. This is echoed in <a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a>, where the tongue is described as a small part of the body that can cause great harm, like a fire. The ruin mentioned here is both personal and communal, as foolish words can damage relationships and reputations. The call is to seek wisdom and speak truth, aligning with the teachings of Jesus, who is the embodiment of wisdom and truth (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>The author of Proverbs, known for his wisdom, who compiled these sayings to impart practical and moral guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wise_and_the_foolish.htm">The Wise and the Foolish</a></b><br>The primary subjects of the Proverbs, representing those who follow God's wisdom versus those who reject it.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical context in which these proverbs were written, emphasizing community living and moral conduct.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_deceptive_nature_of_sin.htm">The Deceptive Nature of Sin</a></b><br>Winking the eye symbolizes subtle deceit. In Hebrew, the word for "winks" (qarats) implies a secretive, malicious intent. Christians are called to live transparently and truthfully.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_foolish_speech.htm">The Consequences of Foolish Speech</a></b><br>The phrase "foolish lips will come to ruin" warns against careless or deceitful words. The Hebrew word for "foolish" (eviyl) often denotes moral deficiency. Believers should strive for speech that edifies and reflects God's truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_relationships.htm">Integrity in Relationships</a></b><br>This proverb underscores the importance of honesty in our interactions. Deceptive actions can cause grief and damage trust, while integrity builds strong, godly relationships.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart_and_tongue.htm">Guarding the Heart and Tongue</a></b><br>The heart's condition often manifests in speech and actions. Christians are encouraged to guard their hearts and tongues, aligning them with God's wisdom.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) <span class= "bld">Causeth sorrow </span>to the person who is the butt of his ridicule, or against whom his malice is directed.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He that winketh with the</span> <span class="cmt_word">eye</span> (<a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">Proverbs 6:13</a>). This is a sign of craft, malice, and complicity with other wicked comrades. Ecclus. 27:22, "He that winketh with the eyes worketh evil." <span class="cmt_word">Causeth sorrow</span> (<a href="/proverbs/15-13.htm">Proverbs 15:13</a>). He causes trouble and vexation by his cunning and secrecy. <span class="cmt_word">A prating fool</span> (as Ver. 8). The two clauses are intended to teach that the garrulous fool is even more certain to bring ruin on himself and others than the crafty plotter. The Septuagint and Syriac have changed the latter clause into a sentence supposed to be more forcibly antithetical, "He who reproveth with boldness maketh peace." But there are sentences not strictly antithetical in this chapter, <span class="accented">e.g.</span> vers. 18, 22 (comp. <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Proverbs 11:10</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/10-10.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">He who winks</span><br /><span class="heb">קֹ֣רֵֽץ‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(qō·rêṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7169.htm">Strong's 7169: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pinch, to bite the lips, blink the eyes, to squeeze off</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the eye</span><br /><span class="heb">עַ֭יִן</span> <span class="translit">(‘a·yin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5869.htm">Strong's 5869: </a> </span><span class="str2">An eye, a fountain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">causes</span><br /><span class="heb">יִתֵּ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(yit·tên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">grief,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַצָּ֑בֶת</span> <span class="translit">(‘aṣ·ṣā·ḇeṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6094.htm">Strong's 6094: </a> </span><span class="str2">A idol, a pain, wound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and foolish</span><br /><span class="heb">וֶאֱוִ֥יל</span> <span class="translit">(we·’ĕ·wîl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> </span><span class="str2">Foolish</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lips</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂ֝פָתַ֗יִם</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will come to ruin.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִלָּבֵֽט׃</span> <span class="translit">(yil·lā·ḇêṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3832.htm">Strong's 3832: </a> </span><span class="str2">To overthrow, intransposed, to fall</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/10-10.htm">Proverbs 10:10 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10-10.htm">Proverbs 10:10 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/10-10.htm">Proverbs 10:10 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10-10.htm">Proverbs 10:10 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10-10.htm">Proverbs 10:10 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/10-10.htm">Proverbs 10:10 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/10-10.htm">Proverbs 10:10 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/10-10.htm">Proverbs 10:10 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/10-10.htm">Proverbs 10:10 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/10-10.htm">Proverbs 10:10 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:10 One winking with the eye causes sorrow (Prov. 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