Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The mouth of the upright man is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the evil-doer is a bitter cup.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

World English Bible (WEB)

The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A fountain of life `is' the mouth of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.