Proverbs 10:18

American Standard Version (1901)

He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

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  • 1 Sam 18:21-22 : 21 And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son-in-law a second time. 22 And Saul commanded his servants, [saying], Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son-in-law.
  • 1 Sam 18:29 : 29 And Saul was yet the more afraid of David; and Saul was David's enemy continually.
  • 2 Sam 3:27 : 27 And when Abner was returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him quietly, and smote him there in the body, so that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.
  • 2 Sam 11:8-9 : 8 And David said to Uriah, Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet. And Uriah departed out of the king's house, and there followed him a mess [of food] from the king. 9 But Uriah slept at the door of the king's house with all the servants of his lord, and went not down to his house. 10 And when they had told David, saying, Uriah went not down unto his house, David said unto Uriah, Art thou not come from a journey? wherefore didst thou not go down unto thy house? 11 And Uriah said unto David, The ark, and Israel, and Judah, abide in booths; and my lord Joab, and the servants of my lord, are encamped in the open field; shall I then go into my house, to eat and to drink, and to lie with my wife? as thou livest, and as thy soul liveth, I will not do this thing. 12 And David said to Uriah, Tarry here to-day also, and to-morrow I will let thee depart. So Uriah abode in Jerusalem that day, and the morrow. 13 And when David had called him, he did eat and drink before him; and he made him drunk: and at even he went out to lie on his bed with the servants of his lord, but went not down to his house. 14 And it came to pass in the morning, that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent it by the hand of Uriah. 15 And he wrote in the letter, saying, Set ye Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retire ye from him, that he may be smitten, and die.
  • 2 Sam 13:23-29 : 23 And it came to pass after two full years, that Absalom had sheep-shearers in Baal-hazor, which is beside Ephraim: and Absalom invited all the king's sons. 24 And Absalom came to the king, and said, Behold now, thy servant hath sheep-shearers; let the king, I pray thee, and his servants go with thy servant. 25 And the king said to Absalom, Nay, my son, let us not all go, lest we be burdensome unto thee. And he pressed him: howbeit he would not go, but blessed him. 26 Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee? 27 But Absalom pressed him, and he let Amnon and all the king's sons go with him. 28 And Absalom commanded his servants, saying, Mark ye now, when Amnon's heart is merry with wine; and when I say unto you, Smite Amnon, then kill him; fear not; have not I commanded you? be courageous, and be valiant. 29 And the servants of Absalom did unto Amnon as Absalom had commanded. Then all the king's sons arose, and every man gat him up upon his mule, and fled.
  • 2 Sam 20:9-9 : 9 And Joab said to Amasa, Is it well with thee, my brother? And Joab took Amasa by the beard with his right hand to kiss him. 10 But Amasa took no heed to the sword that was in Joab's hand: so he smote him therewith in the body, and shed out his bowels to the ground, and struck him not again; and he died. And Joab and Abishai his brother pursued after Sheba the son of Bichri.
  • Ps 5:9 : 9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; Their inward part is very wickedness; Their throat is an open sepulchre; They flatter with their tongue.
  • Ps 12:2 : 2 They speak falsehood every one with his neighbor: With flattering lip, and with a double heart, do they speak.
  • Ps 15:3 : 3 He that slandereth not with his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his friend, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor;
  • Ps 50:20 : 20 Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; Thou slanderest thine own mother's son.
  • Ps 55:21 : 21 His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
  • Ps 101:5 : 5 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbor, him will I destroy: Him that hath a high look and a proud heart will I not suffer.
  • Prov 26:24-26 : 24 He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him: 25 When he speaketh fair, believe him not; For there are seven abominations in his heart: 26 Though [his] hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.
  • Luke 20:20-21 : 20 And they watched him, and sent forth spies, who feigned themselves to be righteous, that they might take hold of his speech, so as to deliver him up to the rule and to the authority of the governor. 21 And they asked him, saying, Teacher, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, and acceptest not the person [of any], but of a truth teachest the way of God:

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 26:24
    81%

    24He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:

  • Prov 10:19
    81%

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

  • Prov 14:16-17
    2 verses
    78%

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

    17He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.

  • Prov 10:8-10
    3 verses
    78%

    8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

    9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

    10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.

  • Eccl 10:12-13
    2 verses
    77%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

    13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness; and the end of his talk is mischievous madness.

  • Prov 12:23
    77%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 17:20
    77%

    20He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

  • Prov 18:6-8
    3 verses
    77%

    6A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.

    7A fool's mouth is his destruction, And his lips are the snare of his soul.

    8The words of a whisperer are as dainty morsels, And they go down into the innermost parts.

  • Prov 20:19
    77%

    19He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; Therefore company not with him that openeth wide his lips.

  • Prov 29:11
    77%

    11A fool uttereth all his anger; But a wise man keepeth it back and stilleth it.

  • Prov 26:26
    76%

    26Though [his] hatred cover itself with guile, His wickedness shall be openly showed before the assembly.

  • Prov 17:4
    76%

    4An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; [And] a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

  • Prov 26:28
    76%

    28A lying tongue hateth those whom it hath wounded; And a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

  • Ps 10:7
    76%

    7His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and oppression: Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.

  • Prov 19:1
    75%

    1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

  • Prov 15:2
    75%

    2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Prov 23:9
    75%

    9Speak not in the hearing of a fool; For he will despise the wisdom of thy words.

  • Prov 10:17
    75%

    17He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

  • Prov 14:3
    74%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 12:16-17
    2 verses
    74%

    16A fool's vexation is presently known; But a prudent man concealeth shame.

    17He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.

  • Ps 31:18
    74%

    18Let the lying lips be dumb, Which speak against the righteous insolently, With pride and contempt.

  • Prov 13:16
    74%

    16Every prudent man worketh with knowledge; But a fool flaunteth [his] folly.

  • Prov 6:19
    74%

    19A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.

  • Ps 36:2-3
    2 verses
    74%

    2For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, That his iniquity will not be found out and be hated.

    3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: He hath ceased to be wise [and] to do good.

  • Ps 15:3
    74%

    3He that slandereth not with his tongue, Nor doeth evil to his friend, Nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbor;

  • Prov 24:9
    74%

    9The thought of foolishness is sin; And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

  • Prov 14:7-8
    2 verses
    74%

    7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

    8The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way; But the folly of fools is deceit.

  • Prov 18:2
    74%

    2A fool hath no delight in understanding, But only that his heart may reveal itself.

  • Prov 26:19
    74%

    19So is the man that deceiveth his neighbor, And saith, Am not I in sport?

  • Eccl 10:3
    73%

    3Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one [that] he is a fool.

  • Prov 16:30
    73%

    30He that shutteth his eyes, [it is] to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.

  • Prov 17:28
    73%

    28Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise; When he shutteth his lips, he is [esteemed as] prudent.

  • Prov 15:5
    73%

    5A fool despiseth his father's correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

  • Prov 11:13
    73%

    13He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.

  • Prov 13:5
    73%

    5A righteous man hateth lying; But a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.

  • Prov 15:7
    73%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 16:28
    73%

    28A perverse man scattereth abroad strife; And a whisperer separateth chief friends.

  • Prov 29:20
    73%

    20Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? There is more hope of a fool than of him.

  • Prov 26:5
    73%

    5Answer a fool according to his folly, Lest he be wise in his own conceit.

  • Prov 10:14
    73%

    14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

  • Prov 10:12
    73%

    12Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.