Proverbs 10:10 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 10:10 MSG (The Message)
An evasive eye is a sign of trouble ahead, but an open, face-to-face meeting results in peace.
Proverbs 10:10 KJV (King James Version)
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: But a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 10:10 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined.
Proverbs 10:10 NCV (New Century Version)
A wink may get you into trouble, and foolish talk will lead to your ruin.
Proverbs 10:10 ASV (American Standard Version)
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.
Proverbs 10:10 NIV (New International Version)
Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
Proverbs 10:10 NKJV (New King James Version)
He who winks with the eye causes trouble, But a prating fool will fall.
Proverbs 10:10 AMP (Amplified Bible)
He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble; And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:10 NLT (New Living Translation)
People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace.
Proverbs 10:10 TPT (The Passion Translation)
The troublemaker always has a clever plan and won’t look you in the eye, but the one who speaks correction honestly can be trusted to make peace.
Proverbs 10:10 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin.