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Proverbs 10:13
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
Proverbs 10:13 · Berean Standard Bible
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Proverbs 10:13 in other translations
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.
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.
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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In context
10 He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.
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.
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
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.
16 The labor of the righteous leads to life, but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.
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