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Proverbs 10:13

World English Bible

Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment,
but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.

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Proverbs 10:13 in other translations

In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

Proverbs 10:13 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 10:13 in context

  1. 11The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life,
    but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
  2. 12Hatred stirs up strife,
    but love covers all wrongs.
  3. 13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment,
    but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
  4. 14Wise men lay up knowledge,
    but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
  5. 15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city.
    The destruction of the poor is their poverty.