Proverbs 10:13
“In the lips of him that hath vnderstanding, wisedome is found: but a rod is for the backe of him that is voyd of vnderstanding.”
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Proverbs 10:13 Context
11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence couereth the mouth of the wicked. 12Hatred stirreth vp strifes: but loue couereth all sinnes. 13In the lips of him that hath vnderstanding, wisedome is found: but a rod is for the backe of him that is voyd of vnderstanding. 14Wise men lay vp knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is neere destruction. 15The rich mans wealth is his strong citie: the destruction of the poore is their pouertie.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:13
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.
- King James Version
On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
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.
- American Standard Version (1901)
In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.
- Basic English Bible
In the lips of an intelligent [man] wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
- Darby Bible
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.
- Webster's 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.
- World English Bible
In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod [is] for the back of him who is lacking understanding.
- Youngs Literal Bible
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.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 10:13
10:13 Wisdom - This wisdom shews itself in his speech. A rod - Rebukes from God and men.