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Proverbs 10:18
He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:18 · Darby Bible
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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 rich man's wealth is his strong city; the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16 The labour of a righteous [man] [tendeth] to life; the revenue of a wicked [man], to sin.
17 Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.
18 He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
20 The tongue of the righteous [man] is [as] choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21 The lips of a righteous [man] feed many; but fools die for want of understanding.
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