Verse Comparison: Proverbs 10:10
American Standard Version
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.
Amplified® Bible
He who winks with the eye [craftily and with malice] causes sorrow; the foolish of lips will fall headlong {but} {he who boldly reproves makes peace}.
Contemporary English Version
Deceit causes trouble, and foolish talk will bring you to ruin.
Darby English Version
He that winketh with the eye causeth grief, and a prating fool shall fall.
Good News Bible
Someone who holds back the truth causes trouble, but one who openly criticizes works for peace.
King James Version
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
New American Standard Bible
He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined.
New International Version
He who winks maliciously causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
New King James Version
He who winks with the eye causes trouble,
But a prating fool will fall.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will come to ruin.
Revised Standard Version
He who winks the eye causes trouble, but he who boldly reproves makes peace.
Young's Literal Translation
Whoso is winking the eye giveth grief, And a talkative fool kicketh.
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