Proverbs 10:32

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:32

BSB
The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
AKJV
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaks frowardness.
CPDV
The lips of the just consider what is acceptable. And the mouth of the impious considers perversities.
ERV
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
NHEB
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
SMT
The lips of the just one shall know acceptance: and the mouth of the unjust, perverseness.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:32

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:32
Summary
Virtuous speech brings acceptance; corrupt speech brings offense
Event
Difference between righteous and wicked speech
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom