Proverbs 10:31
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
In context
28 The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.
29 The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers. 30 The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land. 31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth 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, what is perverse.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 10:31 in the KJV
The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: But the froward tongue shall be cut out.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:31 in the NIV
From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be silenced.