Proverbs 10:32

Proverbs chapter 10 · verse 32 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wickedspeaketh perverseness.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The 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.