Proverbs 10:18
Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach, is foolish.
Douay-Rheims Bible (Challoner, 1752)
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, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs, goeth astray.
19In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips, is most wise.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:16Thou shalt not be a detractor nor a whisperer among the people. Thou shalt not stand against the blood of thy neighbour. I am the Lord.
1 Samuel 18:29And Saul began to fear David more: and Saul became David's enemy continually.
2 Samuel 11:8And David said to Urias: Go into thy house, and wash thy feet. And Urias went out from the king's house, and there went out after him a mess of meat from the king.
2 Samuel 20:9And Joab said to Amasa: God save thee, my brother. And he took Amasa by the chin with his right hand to kiss him.
Psalms 12:2How long shall I take counsels in my soul, sorrow in my heart all the day?
Psalms 50:20Deal favourably, O Lord, in thy good will with Sion; 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 →