Proverbs 10:32
Proverbs chapter 10 · verse 32 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wickedspeaketh perverseness.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wickedspeaketh perverseness.
Context
v.31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
v.32This passage
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
- Proverbs 12:18
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
- Proverbs 11:11
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
- Proverbs 15:28
The heart of the righteous studieth to answer; But the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
- Ecclesiastes 12:10
The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, even words of truth.
- Daniel 4:27
Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by showing mercy to the poor; if there may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.