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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.
Proverbs 10:13 · King James Version
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Proverbs 10:13 in other translations
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
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 that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
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.
14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
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