Proverbs 10:32
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.
In context
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 10:32 in the KJV
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: But the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:32 in the NIV
The lips of the righteous know what finds favor, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.