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Proverbs 10:32

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

Proverbs 10:32 · World English Bible

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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.

NHEB New Heart 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 the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

30 The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

31 The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

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

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