Proverbs 11:9,12,18
Proverbs 11:9 The Message (MSG)
The loose tongue of the godless spreads destruction; the common sense of the godly preserves them.
Proverbs 11:12 The Message (MSG)
Mean-spirited slander is heartless; quiet discretion accompanies good sense.
Proverbs 11:18 The Message (MSG)
Bad work gets paid with a bad check; good work gets solid pay.
Proverbs 11:9 King James Version (KJV)
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: But through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
Proverbs 11:12 King James Version (KJV)
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Proverbs 11:18 King James Version (KJV)
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: But to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
Proverbs 11:9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
Proverbs 11:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
Proverbs 11:18 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
Proverbs 11:9 New Century Version (NCV)
With words an evil person can destroy a neighbor, but a good person will escape by being resourceful.
Proverbs 11:12 New Century Version (NCV)
People without good sense find fault with their neighbors, but those with understanding keep quiet.
Proverbs 11:18 New Century Version (NCV)
An evil person really earns nothing, but a good person will surely be rewarded.
Proverbs 11:9 American Standard Version (ASV)
With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
Proverbs 11:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Proverbs 11:18 American Standard Version (ASV)
The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
Proverbs 11:9 New International Version (NIV)
With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.
Proverbs 11:12 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
Proverbs 11:18 New International Version (NIV)
A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
Proverbs 11:9 New King James Version (NKJV)
The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
Proverbs 11:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
Proverbs 11:18 New King James Version (NKJV)
The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.
Proverbs 11:9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge and discernment the righteous will be rescued.
Proverbs 11:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
Proverbs 11:18 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The wicked man earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness and lives his life with integrity will have a true reward [that is both permanent and satisfying]. [Hos 10:12; Gal 6:8, 9; James 3:18]
Proverbs 11:9 New Living Translation (NLT)
With their words, the godless destroy their friends, but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
Proverbs 11:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet.
Proverbs 11:18 New Living Translation (NLT)
Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last.
Proverbs 11:9 The Passion Translation (TPT)
The teachings of hypocrites can destroy you, but revelation-knowledge will rescue the righteous.
Proverbs 11:12 The Passion Translation (TPT)
To quarrel with a neighbor is senseless. Bite your tongue; be wise and keep quiet!
Proverbs 11:18 The Passion Translation (TPT)
Evil people may get a short-term gain, but to sow seeds of righteousness will bring a true and lasting reward.
Proverbs 11:9 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.