Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The lips of the righteous know what finds favor, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse. New Living Translation The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. English Standard Version The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. Berean Standard Bible The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. King James Bible The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. New King James Version The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. New American Standard Bible The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted. NASB 1995 The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted. NASB 1977 The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted. Legacy Standard Bible The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. Amplified Bible The lips of the righteous know (speak) what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked knows (speaks) what is perverted (twisted). Christian Standard Bible The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate, but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse. Holman Christian Standard Bible The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate, but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse. American Standard Version The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness. Aramaic Bible in Plain English The lips of the righteous know goodness, and the mouths of the evil are perverted. Brenton Septuagint Translation The lips of just men drop grace: but the mouth of the ungodly is perverse. Contemporary English Version If you obey the Lord, you will always know the right thing to say. But no one will trust you if you tell lies. Douay-Rheims Bible The lips of the just consider what is acceptable: and the mouth of the wicked uttereth perverse things. English Revised Version The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. GOD'S WORD® Translation The lips of a righteous person announce good will, but the mouths of wicked people are devious. Good News Translation Righteous people know the kind thing to say, but the wicked are always saying things that hurt. International Standard Version Righteous lips know what is prudent, but the words of the wicked are perverse. JPS Tanakh 1917 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked is all frowardness. Literal Standard Version The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, | And the mouth of the wicked perverseness! Majority Standard Bible The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. New American Bible The lips of the just know favor, but the mouth of the wicked, perversion. NET Bible The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the speech of the wicked is perverse. New Revised Standard Version The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. New Heart English Bible The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. Webster's Bible Translation The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. World English Bible The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. Young's Literal Translation The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness! Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son…31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. 32The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. Cross References Proverbs 2:12 to deliver you from the way of evil, from the man who speaks perversity, Proverbs 4:24 Put away deception from your mouth; keep your lips from perverse speech. Proverbs 6:12 A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth, Proverbs 15:28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil. Ecclesiastes 10:12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. Ecclesiastes 12:10 The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth. Treasury of Scripture The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaks frowardness. know Ecclesiastes 12:10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. Daniel 4:27 Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity. Titus 2:8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. but Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. Proverbs 12:6,18 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them… Proverbs 15:2,28 The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness… frowardness Jump to Previous Acceptable Evil-Doers Fitting Forth Frowardness Lips Mouth Mouths Perverse Perverseness Perverted Pleasing Righteous Speaketh Twisted Upright WickedJump to Next Acceptable Evil-Doers Fitting Forth Frowardness Lips Mouth Mouths Perverse Perverseness Perverted Pleasing Righteous Speaketh Twisted Upright WickedProverbs 10 1. Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices(32) What is acceptable.--To God and man. (Comp. the gracious words which proceeded out of Christ's lips, Luke 4:22.) Speaketh frowardness.--Rather, is mere falsehood, misrepresentation. (See above on Proverbs 8:30.) Verse 32. - Know. A good man's lips are conversant with what is acceptable to God and man. Such a person considers what will please God and edify his neighbour, and speaks in conformity therewith. The LXX. has," The lips of the righteous distil graces;" ἀποστάζει χάριτας, but probably the right verb is ἐπίσταται, which is found in some manuscripts. Speaketh frowardnsss; rather, knoweth, or is perverseness (comp. Ephesians 4:29); Septuagint, ἀποστρέφεται, or, according to the Sinaitic correcter and some other scribes, καταστρέφεται, "is turned aside," or "is overthrown." Delitszch translates, "is mere falsehood."
Hebrew The lipsשִׂפְתֵ֣י (śip̄·ṯê) Noun - fdc Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin of the righteous צַ֭דִּיק (ṣad·dîq) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous know יֵדְע֣וּן (yê·ḏə·‘ūn) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun Strong's 3045: To know what is fitting, רָצ֑וֹן (rā·ṣō·wn) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7522: Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will but the mouth וּפִ֥י (ū·p̄î) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to of the wicked רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person is perverse. תַּהְפֻּכֽוֹת׃ (tah·pu·ḵō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8419: Perversity, perverse thing Links Proverbs 10:32 NIVProverbs 10:32 NLT Proverbs 10:32 ESV Proverbs 10:32 NASB Proverbs 10:32 KJV Proverbs 10:32 BibleApps.com Proverbs 10:32 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 10:32 Chinese Bible Proverbs 10:32 French Bible Proverbs 10:32 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:32 The lips of the righteous know what (Prov. Pro Pr) |
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