Proverbs 10:13

Proverbs 10:13 in other versions

• King James Version (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.
• New International Version (NIV)Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
• English Standard Version (ESV)On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.

Context of Proverbs 10:13

11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 12Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions. Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment. 14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction. 15The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.

Proverbs 10:13 word by word

בְּשִׂפְתֵ֣י נָ֭בוֹן תִּמָּצֵ֣א חָכְמָ֑ה וְ֝שֵׁ֗בֶט לְגֵ֣ו חֲסַר־לֵֽב׃Read the interlinear

• Wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• is foundמָצָאmâtsâ' · to findH4672
• on the lipsשָׂפָהώâphâh ώepheth · lipsH8193
• of the discerningבִּיןbîyn · to understandH995
• but a rodשֵׁ֫בֶטshêbeţ · tribe: staffH7626
• is for the backגֵּוgêv · backH1460
• of him who lacksחָסֵרchâsêr · lackingH2638
• judgmentלֵבlêb · heartH3820

Cross-references for Proverbs 10:13

• Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
• Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
• Proverbs 20:15There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
• Proverbs 26:3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
• Exodus 10:12Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the land of Egypt, so that the locusts may swarm over it and devour every plant in the land—everything that the hail has left behind.”
• Isaiah 50:4The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple.
• Luke 4:22All spoke well of Him and marveled at the gracious words that came from His lips. “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?” they asked.
• Proverbs 10:10He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.
• Proverbs 7:22He follows her on impulse, like an ox going to the slaughter, like a deer bounding into a trap,
• Proverbs 17:10A rebuke cuts into a man of discernment deeper than a hundred lashes cut into a fool.
• Proverbs 27:22Though you grind a fool like grain with mortar and a pestle, yet his folly will not depart from him.
• Psalms 32:9Do not be like the horse or mule, which have no understanding; they must be controlled with bit and bridle to make them come to you.
• Proverbs 6:32He who commits adultery lacks judgment; whoever does so destroys himself.

Commentaries on Proverbs 10:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13A rod is for the back of him - He that can learn, and will not learn, should be made to learn. The rod is a most powerful instrument of knowledge. Judiciously applied, there is a lesson of profound wisdom in every twig.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13i. e., The wisdom of the wise is seen in the words that issue from his lips; the folly of the fool is not only seen in his speech, but brings upon him the chastisement which he well deserves.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13Verse 13 Those that foolishly go on in wicked ways, prepare rods for themselves.Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13rod is for the back: People without sense harm themselves with their words. For information on physical discipline, see Proverbs 23:13–14.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. In the lips ... found--hence, not beaten, as the wicked-speaking fool. void of understanding--(Pr 6:32; 7:7).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 10:13

• Fool
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Commentaries on Proverbs 10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings