13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The knowledgeable speak wisely.
The fool suffers whiplash.
12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
but love covers over all wrongs.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Love conceals the conflicts of hatred.
Try it for life.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
NIV
Proverbs Club Commentary
The righteous speak life.
The wicked cloak violence.
10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
NIV
PCDC Commentary
A Malicious Winker
is like a Finger Crosser
(for excusing a lie).
Something crooked and dangerous
is foreshadowed by the action.
A Chattering Fool is known
for speaking just to speak
and his very words die when spoken.
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.
NIV
PCDC Commentary
The Righteous are secure.
The Corrupt will be exposed.
