Proverbs 10:32
What does Proverbs 10:32 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 10:32 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The lips of the just consider what is acceptable: and the mouth of the wicked uttereth perverse things.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The lips of a righteous [man] know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.
Context
v.31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
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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.
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