Proverbs 10:31

The mouth of the iust bringeth foorth wisedome: but the froward tongue shalbe cut out.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The mouth of the upright man is budding with wisdom, but the twisted tongue will be cut off.
- Basic English Bible

The mouth of a righteous [man] putteth forth wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
- Darby Bible

The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
- Webster's Bible

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
- World English Bible

The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And the tongue of frowardness is cut out.
- Youngs Literal Bible

The mouth of the righteous buddeth with wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut off.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 10:31

10:29 The way - The way of God's precepts. Strength - Gives strength, support, and protection.

10:30 Never be removed - They shall live happily here, and eternally in heaven. The earth - They shall not have so much as a quiet abode upon earth; much less shall they have any possession in heaven.

10:32 The lips - Knowledge is here ascribed to the lips, as it is to the hands, #Psal 78:72|, because they are conducted by knowledge and wisdom. Acceptable - What is truly worthy of acceptation.