Proverbs 10:11

Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 10

“The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.”Proverbs 10:11

What Does Proverbs 10:11 Mean?

Proverbs 10:11 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 10, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Proverbs 10:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 7:38“He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.”Proverbs 13:14“The law of the wise is a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.”Proverbs 18:4“The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.”Ephesians 4:29“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”Proverbs 10:6“Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.”Proverbs 10:20“The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.”Psalms 37:30“The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.”Proverbs 10:32“The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.”Proverbs 15:7“The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.”Proverbs 16:22“Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly.”Proverbs 13:2“A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.”Proverbs 20:15“There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.”Ecclesiastes 10:12“The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”Matthew 12:34“O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.”James 3:5“Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!”Psalms 107:42“The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.”1 Kings 12:13“And the king answered the people roughly, and forsook the old men’s counsel that they gave him;”Psalms 140:9“As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.”Genesis 9:20“And Noah began to be an husbandman, and he planted a vineyard:”Proverbs 10:31“The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.”

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