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 teaching of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence. 12Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers all transgressions. Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined. 14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction. 15The wealth of a rich person is like a fortified city, but the poor are brought to ruin by their poverty.

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 teaching of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.
• Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
• Proverbs 20:15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.
• Proverbs 26:3A whip for the horse and a bridle for the donkey, and a rod for the backs of fools!
• Exodus 10:12The Lord said to Moses, “Extend your hand over the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come up over the land of Egypt and eat everything that grows in the ground, everything that the hail has left.”
• Isaiah 50:4The sovereign Lord has given me the capacity to be his spokesman, so that I know how to help the weary. He wakes me up every morning; he makes me alert so I can listen attentively as disciples do.
• Luke 4:22All were speaking well of him, and were amazed at the gracious words coming out of his mouth. They said, “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?”
• Proverbs 10:10The one who winks his eye causes trouble, and the one who speaks foolishness will come to ruin.
• Proverbs 7:22Suddenly he went after her like an ox that goes to the slaughter, like a stag prancing into a trapper’s snare
• Proverbs 17:10A rebuke makes a greater impression on a discerning person than a hundred blows on a fool.
• Proverbs 27:22If you should pound the fool in the mortar among the grain with the pestle, his foolishness would not depart from him.
• Psalms 32:9Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.
• Proverbs 6:32A man who commits adultery with a woman lacks wisdom, whoever does it destroys his own life.

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