Proverbs 10:18
Lying lips conceal hatred; whoever brings forth contempt is unwise.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
In Context
17The way of life is for those who observe discipline. But whoever abandons correction wanders astray.
19In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16You shall not be a detractor, nor a whisperer, among the people. You shall not stand against the blood of your neighbor. I am the Lord.
1 Samuel 18:29And Saul began to fear David all the more. And Saul became the enemy of David, every day.
2 Samuel 11:8And David said to Uriah, “Go into your house, and wash your feet.” And Uriah departed from the house of the king. And a meal from the king followed after him.
2 Samuel 20:9Then Joab said to Amasa, “Be well, my brother.” And he held Amasa by the chin with his right hand, as if to kiss him.
Psalms 12:2How long can I take counsel in my soul, sorrowing in my heart throughout the day?
Psalms 50:20Act kindly, Lord, in your good will toward Zion, so that the walls of Jerusalem may be built up.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:18
17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. See here, 1. That those are in the right that do not only receive instruction, but retain it, that do not let it slip through carelessness, as most do, nor let it go to those that would rob them of it, that keep instruction safely, keep it pure and entire, keep it for their own use, that they may govern themselves by it, keep it for the benefit of others, that they may instruct them; those that do so are in the way of life,… Read the whole commentary →