Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 10:13
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Berean Standard Bible
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
King James Version
In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding.
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.
American Standard Version
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.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 10
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12 Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions.
14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.
15 The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
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