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.
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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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:13 in the NIV
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 10:13 in the ESV
On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.