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Proverbs 10:18
Hate is covered up by the lips of the upright man, but he who lets out evil about another is foolish.
Proverbs 10:18 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 10:18 in other translations
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
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In context
15 The property of the man of wealth is his strong town: the poor man's need is his destruction.
16 The work of the upright gives life: the increase of the evil-doer is a cause of sin.
17 He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.
18 Hate is covered up by the lips of the upright man, but he who lets out evil about another is foolish.
19 Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.
20 The tongue of the upright man is like tested silver: the heart of the evil-doer is of little value.
21 The lips of the upright man give food to men, but the foolish come to death for need of sense.
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