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Proverbs 10:13
In the lips of the intelligent, is found wisdom, but, a rod, is for the back of him that lacketh sense.
Proverbs 10:13 · Rotherham Emphasised 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 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.
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In context
10 He that winketh with the eye, causeth sorrow, and, he that is foolish with his lips, shall be thrust aside.
11 A well-spring of life, is the mouth of the righteous, but, the mouth of the lawless, covereth wrong.
12 Hatred, stirreth up strifes, but, over all transgressions, love throweth a covering.
13 In the lips of the intelligent, is found wisdom, but, a rod, is for the back of him that lacketh sense.
14 Wise men, treasure up knowledge, but, the mouth of the foolish, is a terror near at hand.
15 The substance of the rich, is his strong city, the terror of the poor, is their poverty.
16 The labour of the righteous, [leadeth] to life, the increase of the lawless, to sin.
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