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Proverbs 10:32

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
Proverbs 10:32 · King James Version

In other versions

  • The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked `speaketh' perverseness.

    ASV

  • The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers.

    BBE

  • The lips of a righteous [man] know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.

    DBY

  • The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

    WEB

  • The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!

    YLT

  • The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverseness.

    ENG

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

    WBT

  • The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

    BSB

In context

30The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

31The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

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