Proverbs 10:13
What does Proverbs 10:13 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 10:13 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
KJV
King James Version · 1611In 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
American Standard Version · 1901In 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
Bible in Basic English · 1949In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod <FI>is<Fi> for the back of him who is lacking understanding.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890In the lips of an intelligent [man] wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 26:3
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, And a rod for the back of fools.
- Proverbs 17:10
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.
- Proverbs 10:31
The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
- Proverbs 27:22
Though thou shouldest bray a fool in a mortar with a pestle along with bruised grain, Yet will not his foolishness depart from him.
- Proverbs 19:29
Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
- Proverbs 10:10
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.
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