Proverbs 10:13
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.
In other versions
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.
ASV
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.
BBE
In the lips of an intelligent [man] wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
DBY
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.
WEB
In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod `is' for the back of him who is lacking understanding.
YLT
In the lips of him that has understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
ENG
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.
WBT
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
BSB
In context
11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
13In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
15The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.