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Proverbs 10:13

American Standard Version

In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

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Proverbs 10:13 in other translations

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.

Proverbs 10:13 · World English Bible

Proverbs 10:13 in context

  1. 11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
  2. 12Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.
  3. 13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
  4. 14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
  5. 15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.