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 a righteous person is a fountain of life, but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence. 12Hate starts quarrels, but love covers every wrong. Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding, but a rod is for the back of one without sense. 14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a stubborn fool invites ruin. 15The rich person’s wealth is ⌞his⌟ strong city. Poverty ruins the poor.

Proverbs 10:13 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• In the lipsשָׂפָהώâphâh ώepheth · lipsH8193
• of him that hath understandingבִּיןbîyn · to understandH995
• wisdomחׇכְמָהchokmâh · wisdomH2451
• is foundמָצָאmâtsâ' · to findH4672
• but a rodשֵׁ֫בֶטshêbeţ · tribe: staffH7626
• for the backגֵּוgêv · backH1460
• of him that is voidחָסֵרchâsêr · lackingH2638
• of understandingלֵבlêb · heartH3820

Cross-references for Proverbs 10:13

• Proverbs 10:11The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life, but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence.
• Proverbs 15:7The lips of wise people spread knowledge, but a foolish attitude does not.
• Proverbs 20:15There are gold and plenty of jewels, but the lips of knowledge are precious gems.
• Proverbs 26:3A whip is for the horse, a bridle is for the donkey, and a rod is for the backs of fools.
• Exodus 10:12The Lord said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over Egypt to bring locusts. They will invade Egypt and eat up every plant in the land—everything left by the hail.”
• Isaiah 50:4The Almighty Lord will teach me what to say, so I will know how to encourage weary people. Morning after morning he will wake me to listen like a student.
• Luke 4:22All the people spoke well of him. They were amazed to hear the gracious words flowing from his lips. They said, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”
• Proverbs 10:10Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache. The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
• Proverbs 7:22He immediately follows her like a steer on its way to be slaughtered, like a ram hobbling into captivity
• Proverbs 17:10A reprimand impresses a person who has understanding more than a hundred lashes impress a fool.
• Proverbs 27:22If you crush a stubborn fool in a mortar with a pestle along with grain, ⌞even then⌟ his stupidity will not leave him.
• Psalms 32:9Don’t be stubborn like a horse or mule. ⌞They need⌟ a bit and bridle in their mouth to restrain them, or they will not come near you.”
• Proverbs 6:32Whoever commits adultery with a woman has no sense. Whoever does this 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