Catholic Public Domain Version
"In the lips of the wise, wisdom is discovered. And a rod is for the back of one who lacks heart. "
— Proverbs 10:13, Catholic Public Domain Version
“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.”
“In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. ”
“Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.”
“Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks sense will be disciplined.”
“In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.”
“In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.”
“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.”
He who winks with the eye gives sorrow. And the foolish in lips shall be beaten.
The mouth of the just is a vein of life. And the mouth of the impious covers iniquity.
Hatred rises up from disputes. And charity covers all offenses.
In the lips of the wise, wisdom is discovered. And a rod is for the back of one who lacks heart.
The wise store away knowledge. But the mouth of the foolish is a neighbor to confusion.
The substance of the rich is the city of his strength. The fear of the poor is their destitution.
The work of the just is unto life. But the fruit of the impious is unto sin.