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Proverbs 10:32

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.

Proverbs 10:32 · American Standard Version

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Proverbs 10:32 in other translations

KJV King James Version

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

WEB World English Bible

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

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In context

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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