Proverbs 10:12

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

Key Reflection

The verse portrays the righteous as a source of life-giving wisdom and truth, likening their speech to a refreshing spring. In contrast, the wicked suppress justice and truth through their violent words, effectively covering them with deceit.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Love covereth all sins -i. e., First hides, does not expose, and then forgives and forgets all sins.

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