King James Bible
KJVIn the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 10:13
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse Proverbs 10:13 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | 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. | |
American Standard VersionASV | 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. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | In the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. | |
English Revised VersionERV | 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. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | 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. | |
World English BibleWEB | 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. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod is for the back of him who is lacking understanding. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | 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. |
American Standard Version
ASVIn the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBIn the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIn the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
English Revised Version
ERVIn the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIn the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
World English Bible
WEBWisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIn the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod is for the back of him who is lacking understanding.
American King James Version
AKJVIn the lips of him that has understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
King James Bible
KJVIn the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
American Standard Version
ASVIn the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBIn the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIn the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
English Revised Version
ERVIn the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIn the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
World English Bible
WEBWisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTIn the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod is for the back of him who is lacking understanding.
American King James Version
AKJVIn the lips of him that has understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.