Proverbs 10:31

The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:31

BSB
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
AKJV
The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom: but the fraudulent tongue shall be cut out.
CPDV
The mouth of the just shall bring forth wisdom. The tongue of the depraved will perish.
ERV
The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut off.
NHEB
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
SMT
The mouth of the just one shall germinate wisdom: and the tongue of perverseness shall be cut off.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:31
Summary
Honest speech produces insight; dishonesty gets silenced
Event
Consequences of speech revealed
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom