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Proverbs 10:31
The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
Proverbs 10:31 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 10:31 in other translations
The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
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In context
28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29 The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
30 The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.
31 The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.
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