Proverbs 10:13
Compared across 30 translations
English
On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
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.
You’ll find wisdom on the lips of a person of insight, but the shortsighted needs a slap in the face.
On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found,But a rod is for the back of him who lacks [h]understanding.
Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right. But those who have no sense are punished.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.
Arabic
فِي شَفَتَيِ الْعَاقِلِ تَكْمُنُ حِكْمَةٌ أَمَّا الْعَصَا فَمِنْ نَصِيبِ ظَهْرِ الأَحْمَقِ.
Danish
Den fornuftige taler med vise ord, tåbelige ord fører til straf.
German
Ein vernünftiger Mensch findet das richtige Wort; ein unvernünftiger hat Schläge verdient.
Spanish
En los labios del prudente hay sabiduría; en la espalda del falto de juicio, solo garrotazos.
En los labios del prudente hay sabiduría; en la espalda del falto de juicio, solo garrotazos.
French
La sagesse se trouve sur les lèvres de l’homme sensé,et les coups de bâton sur le dos de celui qui est déraisonnable.
Hiligaynon
Ang tawo nga may pag-intiendi nagahambal sang mga pulong nga may kaalam, pero ang tawo nga wala sing pag-intiendi nagahambal sang mga pulong nga mangin kabangdanan nga silutan siya.
Japanese
わきまえのある人は適切な助言をして人に称賛され、わきまえのない人はひどい扱いを受けます。
Korean
분별력이 있는 사람의 입술에는 지혜가 있으나 지각 없는 사람의 등에는 채찍이 기다린다.
nl
Op de lippen van een verstandig mens ligt wijsheid, de onverstandige verdient alleen maar straf.
Portuguese
A sabedoria está nos lábios dos que têm discernimento,mas a vara é para as costas daquele que não tem juízo.
As pessoas com bom senso são pretendidas como conselheiras,mas a vara da repreensão cai sobre o insensato.
Romanian
Pe buzele omului priceput se găseşte înţelepciune, dar nuiaua este pentru spinarea celui fără minte.
Russian
На устах разумного находится мудрость, но розга – для спины безрассудного.
На устах разумного находится мудрость, но розга – для спины безрассудного.
На устах разумного находится мудрость, но розга – для спины безрассудного.
На губах разумного находится мудрость,но розга – для спины безрассудного.
Swedish
Vishet finns på den klokes läppar, men den som saknar vett ska tuktas med ris.
Thai
สติปัญญาพบได้จากริมฝีปากของผู้มีวิจารณญาณส่วนไม้เรียวมีไว้หวดหลังคนไร้สามัญสำนึก
zh-Hant
明哲人口中有智慧， 無知者背上受鞭打。