Verse of the Day

　　

Proverbs 10:18

He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

English Standard Version

The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool.

The Message

Liars secretly hoard hatred; fools openly spread slander.

New King James Version

Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool.

New Living Translation

To hide hatred is to be a liar; to slander is to be a fool.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Proverbs 10:18

(Read Proverbs 10:18)

　　He is especially a fool who thinks to hide anything from God; and malice is no better.

　　

Proverbs 10:18 In-Context

16 The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.

　　17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

　　18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.

　　19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.

　　20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.