12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge,
and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Righteous destroy the lies of the wicked
by revealing wisdom from God.
11 One who loves a pure heart
and who speaks with grace
will have the king for a friend.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The righteous will attract the wise.
10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
quarrels and insults are ended.
Proverbs Club Commentary
A mocker brings strife, quarrels, and insults.
Eschew the mocker.
9 The generous will themselves be blessed,
for they share their food with the poor.
NIV
Commentary
A generous person will be blessed
for as little an offering
as sharing food with the poor.
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8 Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,
and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.
NIV
PCDC Commentary
Wrongdoing brings a scourge on the instigator
that is worse than the offense.
