Proverbs 10:13-19 in English

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous tendeth to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

¹³ He that brings forth wisdom from his lips smites the fool with a rod.

¹⁴ The wise will hide discretion; but the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.

¹⁵ The wealth of rich men is a strong city; but poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.

¹⁶ The works of the righteous produce life; but the fruits of the ungodly produce sins.

¹⁷ Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.

¹⁸ Righteous lips cover enmity; but they that utter railings are most foolish.

¹⁹ By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

¹³ He that brings forth wisdom from his lips smites the fool with a rod.

¹⁴ The wise will hide discretion; but the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.

¹⁵ The wealth of rich men is a strong city; but poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.

¹⁶ The works of the righteous produce life; but the fruits of the ungodly produce sins.

¹⁷ Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.

¹⁸ Righteous lips cover enmity; but they that utter railings are most foolish.

¹⁹ By a multitude of words you shall not escape sin; but if you refrain your lips you will be prudent.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous tendeth to life; the increase of the wicked to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that heedeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; and he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression: but he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

¹³ Those who have good sense say MTY what is wise, but people who do not have good sense must be punished.

¹⁴ Wise people continue to learn all that they can, but when foolish people speak, they soon cause trouble.

¹⁵ The wealth that rich people have protects them like a city is protected by a strong wall around it MET, but people who are poor suffer much because they have no one to help them.

¹⁶ If you are righteous, your reward will be a good life, but all that sinful people gain is to sin more.

¹⁷ Those who pay attention when others try to ◄correct them/teach them what they are doing that is wrong► will live ◄happily/for many years►; but those who reject being rebuked will not find the road to life (OR, cause others to go astray).

¹⁸ Those who will not admit that they hate others are liars, and those who slander others are foolish.

¹⁹ When people talk a lot, that will lead them to sin a lot by what they say; if you are wise, you will refuse to say very much.

¹³ He that brings forth wisdom from his lips smites the fool with a rod.

¹⁴ The wise will hide discretion; but the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.

¹⁵ The wealth of rich men is a strong city; but poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.

¹⁶ The works of the righteous produce life; but the fruits of the ungodly produce sins.

¹⁷ Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.

¹⁸ Righteous lips cover enmity; but they that utter railings are most foolish.

¹⁹ By a multitude of words you shall not escape sin; but if you refrain your lips you will be prudent.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Knowledge is stored up by the wise, but the mouth of the foolish man is a destruction which is near.

¹⁵ The property of the man of wealth is his strong town: the poor man's need is his destruction.

¹⁶ The work of the upright gives life: the increase of the evil-doer is a cause of sin.

¹⁷ He who takes note of teaching is a way of life, but he who gives up training is a cause of error.

¹⁸ Hate is covered up by the lips of the upright man, but he who lets out evil about another is foolish.

¹⁹ Where there is much talk there will be no end to sin, but he who keeps his mouth shut does wisely.

¹³ In the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

¹⁴ The wise lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of a righteous man tendeth to life; the revenue of a wicked man, to sin.

¹⁷ Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.

¹⁸ He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.

¹³ In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is next to confusion.

¹⁵ The substance of a rich man is the city of his strength: the fear of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The work of the just is unto life: but the fruit of the wicked, unto sin.

¹⁷ The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.

¹⁸ Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach is foolish.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.

¹³ Wisdom comes from people with good judgment, but stupid people are punished with a rod.

¹⁴ Wise people accumulate knowledge, but the chattering of stupid people is a prelude to disaster.

¹⁵ The wealth of the rich provides them protection, while the poverty of the poor ruins them.

¹⁶ If you do right you're rewarded with life, but if you're wicked all you gain is sin.

¹⁷ If you accept instruction, you're on the path to life, but if you reject correction you'll go astray.

¹⁸ Anyone who hides their hatred is lying, and anyone who spreads slander is stupid.

¹⁹ If you talk too much, you'll say something wrong. Be wise and take care what you say.

¹³ In the lippes of him that hath vnderstanding wisdome is founde, and a rod shalbe for the backe of him that is destitute of wisedome.

¹⁴ Wise men lay vp knowledge: but ye mouth of the foole is a present destruction.

¹⁵ The riche mans goodes are his strong citie: but the feare of the needie is their pouertie.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: but the reuenues of the wicked to sinne.

¹⁷ He that regardeth instruction, is in the way of life: but he that refuseth correction, goeth out of the way.

¹⁸ He that dissembleth hatred with lying lips, and he that inuenteth slaunder, is a foole.

¹⁹ In many wordes there cannot want iniquitie: but he that refrayneth his lippes, is wise.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish is an imminent ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the ruin of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The wages of the righteous is life; the increase of the wicked is sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that heedeth instruction; but he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; and he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge: But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: The fruit of the wicked to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: But he that refuseth reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred with lying lips, And he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: But he that refraineth his lips is wise.

¹³ On the lips of the man of understanding there is found wisdom: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of sense.

¹⁴ Wise men treasure up knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish is an approaching terror.

¹⁵ The wealth of the rich man is his strong town: the terror of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous tendeth to life: the product of the wicked is for sin.

¹⁷ On the way unto life is he that observeth correction; but he that forsaketh reproof is in error.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred hath lips of falsehood; and he that spreadeth abroad an evil report, is a fool.

¹⁹ In a multitude of words transgression cannot be avoided; but he that refraineth his lips is intelligent.

¹³ He that brings forth wisdom from his lips Smites the fool with a rod.

¹⁴ The wise will hide discretion; But the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.

¹⁵ The wealth of rich men is a strong city; But poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.

¹⁶ The works of the righteous produce life; But the fruits of the ungodly produce sins.

¹⁷ Instruction keeps the right ways of life; But instruction unchastened goes astray.

¹⁸ Righteous lips cover enmity; But they that utter railings are most foolish.

¹⁹ By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; But if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.

¹³ Upon the lips of a man of understanding wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that lacketh understanding.

¹⁴ Wise men treasure up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is destruction close at hand.

¹⁵ The rich man's wealth is his strong city; The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The earnings of the righteous minister to life; The revenues of the wicked, to sin.

¹⁷ He that keepeth instruction is in the path of life; But he that refuseth reproof goeth astray.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred hath lying lips; And he that uttereth slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not offence; But he who restraineth his lips is wise.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the upright leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person, but a rod is for the back of the one who has no sense.

¹⁴ Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings destruction near.

¹⁵ The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city; the poverty of the poor is their destruction.

¹⁶ The wage of the righteous person leads to life; the profit of the wicked leads them to sin.

¹⁷ There is a path to life for the one who follows discipline, but the one who rejects correction is led astray.

¹⁸ Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

¹⁹ When there are many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who is careful in what he says is wise.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

¹⁵ The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

¹⁸ He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

¹³ 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.

¹⁴ Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

¹⁵ The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The labour of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.

¹⁷ He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.

¹⁸ He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.

¹⁹ In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

¹³ Wisdom is found in the lips of a wise man; and a rod in the back of him that is needy of heart.

¹⁴ Wise men hide knowing; but the mouth of a fool is next to confusion.

¹⁵ The chattel or substance of a rich man is the city of his strength; the dread of poor men is the neediness of them.

¹⁶ The work of a just or rightwise man is to life; but the fruit of a wicked man is to sin.

¹⁷ The way of life is to him that keepeth chastising or discipline; but he that forsaketh blamings, erreth.

¹⁸ False lips hide hatred; he that bringeth forth despising is unwise.

¹⁹ Sin shall not fail in much speaking; but he that measureth his lips, is most prudent.

¹³ Wisdom is found in the lips of a wise man; and a rod in the back of him that is needy of heart. (Wisdom is found on the lips of the wise; and a rod on the back of him who is foolish.)

¹⁴ Wise men hide knowing (or The wise store up knowledge); but the mouth of a fool is next to confusion.

¹⁵ The chattel of a rich man is the city of his strength; the dread of poor men is the neediness of them. (The substance of a rich man is his strong city; the fear of the poor is their own neediness.)

¹⁶ The work of a just man is to life; but the fruit of a wicked man is to sin. (The work of a good person serveth unto life; but the fruit of the wicked is sin.)

¹⁷ The way of life is to him that keepeth chastising; but he that forsaketh blamings, erreth. (The way of life is for him who receiveth discipline; but he who forsaketh rebukes, erreth.)

¹⁸ False lips hide hatred; he that bringeth forth despising is unwise.

¹⁹ Sin shall not fail in much speaking; but he that measureth his lips, is most prudent. (Sin shall abound with much speaking; but he who ruleth his lips, is most prudent.)

¹³ In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod is for the back of him who is lacking understanding.

¹⁴ The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool is near ruin.

¹⁵ The wealth of the rich is his strong city, The ruin of the poor is their poverty.

¹⁶ The wage of the righteous is for life, The increase of the wicked for sin.

¹⁷ A traveller to life is he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.

¹⁸ Whoso is covering hatred with lying lips, And whoso is bringing out an evil report is a fool.

¹⁹ In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips is wise.