Proverbs 10:13 Parallel Translations

Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding, but a rod is for the back of one without sense.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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.

ASV:

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.

BBE:

In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.

DBY:

In the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

ERV:

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.

JPS:

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.

WBS:

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.

WEB:

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.

YLT:

In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod is for the back of him who is lacking understanding.

Proverbs 10:13 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 10:31 The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.

Proverbs 19:29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And blows for the back of fools.

Proverbs 26:3 A whip is for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, And a rod for the back of fools. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

10:13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but {g} a rod [is] for the back of him that is void of understanding.
(g) That is, God will find him out to punish him.

WES:

10:13 Wisdom - This wisdom shews itself in his speech. A rod - Rebukes from God and men.

MHC:

10:7. Both the just and the wicked must die; but between their souls there is a vast difference. 8. The wise in heart puts his knowledge in practice. 9. Dissemblers, after all their shuffling, will be exposed. 10. Trick and artifice will be no excuse for iniquity. 11. The good man's mouth is always open to teach, comfort, and correct others. 12. Where there is hatred, every thing stirs up strife. By bearing with each other, peace and harmony are preserved. 13. Those that foolishly go on in wicked ways, prepare rods for themselves. 14. Whatever knowledge may be useful, we must lay it up, that it may not be to seek when we want it. The wise gain this wisdom by reading, by hearing the word, by meditation, by prayer, by faith in Christ, who is made of God unto us wisdom. 15. This refers to the common mistakes both of rich and poor, as to their outward condition. Rich people's wealth exposes them to many dangers; while a poor man may live comfortably, if he is content, keeps a good conscience, and lives by faith. 16. Perhaps a righteous man has no more than what he works hard for, but that labour tends to life. 17. The traveller that has missed his way, and cannot bear to be told of it, and to be shown the right way, must err still. 18. He is especially a fool who thinks to hide anything from God; and malice is no better. 19. Those that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks himself is a wise man, and therein consults his own peace. 20,21. The tongue of the just is sincere, freed from the dross of guile and evil design. Pious discourse is spiritual food to the needy. Fools die for want of a heart, so the word is; for want of thought.

CONC:

Discerning Discernment Intelligent Judgment Lacking Lacks Lips Ready Rod Sense Understanding Void Wisdom

Discerning Discernment Found Intelligent Judgment Lips Ready Rod Sense Understanding Void Wisdom

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