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Proverbs 10:32
Good people know the right things to say, but the wicked say things to make trouble.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.
Hebrew Names Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
King James Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
English Standard Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.
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.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted.
New Century Version
Good people know the right thing to say, but evil people only tell lies.
Good people know the right thing to say, but evil people only tell lies.
New English Translation
The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the speech of the wicked is perverse.
The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the speech of the wicked 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).
The lips of the righteous know (speak) what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked knows (speaks) what is perverted (twisted).
World English Bible
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
Geneva Bible (1587)
The lips of the righteous knowe what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh froward things.
The lips of the righteous knowe what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh froward things.
Legacy Standard Bible
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
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.
The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked 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.
If you obey the Lord, you will always know the right thing to say. But no one will trust you if you tell lies.
Complete Jewish Bible
The lips of the righteous know what is wanted, but the mouth of the wicked [knows] deceit.
The lips of the righteous know what is wanted, but the mouth of the wicked [knows] deceit.
Darby Translation
The lips of a righteous [man] know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.
The lips of a righteous [man] know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.
George Lamsa Translation
The lips of the righteous know what is good; but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse things.
The lips of the righteous know what is good; but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse things.
Good News Translation
Righteous people know the kind thing to say, but the wicked are always saying things that hurt.
Righteous people know the kind thing to say, but the wicked are always saying things that hurt.
Lexham English Bible
The lips of the righteous know the acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, the perverse.
The lips of the righteous know the acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, the perverse.
Literal Translation
The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the mouth of the wicked knows only perversities.
The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the mouth of the wicked knows only perversities.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The lippes of the rightuous are occupied in acceptable thinges, but the mouth of the vngodly taketh them to the worst.
The lippes of the rightuous are occupied in acceptable thinges, but the mouth of the vngodly taketh them to the worst.
American Standard Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.
Bible in Basic English
The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers.
The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is all frowardness.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is all frowardness.
King James Version (1611)
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardnesse.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardnesse.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The lippes of the ryghteous vtter that which is acceptable: but the mouth of the vngodly [speaketh] frowarde thynges.
The lippes of the ryghteous vtter that which is acceptable: but the mouth of the vngodly [speaketh] frowarde thynges.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
The lips of just men drop grace: but the mouth of the ungodly is perverse.
The lips of just men drop grace: but the mouth of the ungodly is perverse.
English Revised Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The lippis of a iust man biholden pleasaunt thingis; and the mouth of wickid men byholdith weiward thingis.
The lippis of a iust man biholden pleasaunt thingis; and the mouth of wickid men byholdith weiward thingis.
Update Bible Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked [speaks] perverseness.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked [speaks] perverseness.
Webster's Bible Translation
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] frowardness.
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.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
New Living Translation
The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.
The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.
New Life Bible
The lips of those who are right with God speak what is pleasing to others, but the mouth of the sinful speaks only what is bad.
The lips of those who are right with God speak what is pleasing to others, but the mouth of the sinful speaks only what is bad.
New Revised Standard
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The lips of the righteous, know what is pleasing, but, the mouth of the lawless, speaketh perversities.
The lips of the righteous, know what is pleasing, but, the mouth of the lawless, speaketh perversities.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The lips of the just consider what is acceptable: and the mouth of the wicked uttereth perverse things.
The lips of the just consider what is acceptable: and the mouth of the wicked uttereth perverse things.
Revised Standard Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.
Young's Literal Translation
The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!
The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!
THE MESSAGE
The speech of a good person clears the air; the words of the wicked pollute it.
The speech of a good person clears the air; the words of the wicked pollute it.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.
The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.
Contextual Overview
31 Those who live right say wise things, but people stop listening to troublemakers. 32 Good people know the right things to say, but the wicked say things to make trouble.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
know: Ecclesiastes 12:10, Daniel 4:27, Titus 2:8
but: Proverbs 11:11, Proverbs 12:6, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 15:2, Proverbs 15:28, Proverbs 18:6-8
frowardness: Heb. Frowardnesses
Reciprocal: 1 Kings 12:13 - answered Proverbs 10:11 - mouth of a Ecclesiastes 10:12 - words Matthew 15:18 - General Luke 4:22 - the gracious Ephesians 4:29 - that which 1 Peter 2:18 - but
Cross-References
Genesis 9:1
God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, "Have many children. Fill the earth with your people.
God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, "Have many children. Fill the earth with your people.
Genesis 9:7
"Have many children and fill the earth with your people."
"Have many children and fill the earth with your people."
Genesis 9:19
These three men were Noah's sons. And all the people on earth came from these three sons.
These three men were Noah's sons. And all the people on earth came from these three sons.
Genesis 10:1
This is the history of the families of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They are Noah's sons. These men had children after the flood.
This is the history of the families of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. They are Noah's sons. These men had children after the flood.
Genesis 10:20
All these people were descendants of Ham. They are arranged by families, languages, countries, and nations.
All these people were descendants of Ham. They are arranged by families, languages, countries, and nations.
Genesis 10:25
Eber was the father of two sons. One son was named Peleg. He was given this name because the earth was divided during his life. The other son was named Joktan.
Eber was the father of two sons. One son was named Peleg. He was given this name because the earth was divided during his life. The other son was named Joktan.
Genesis 10:29
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these people were Joktan's sons.
Ophir, Havilah, and Jobab. All these people were Joktan's sons.
Genesis 10:31
These are the people from the family of Shem. They are arranged by families, languages, countries, and nations.
These are the people from the family of Shem. They are arranged by families, languages, countries, and nations.
Acts 17:26
God began by making one man, and from him he made all the different people who live everywhere in the world. He decided exactly when and where they would live.
God began by making one man, and from him he made all the different people who live everywhere in the world. He decided exactly when and where they would live.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,.... To God and man; what is well pleasing to, God, and what ministers grace to the hearers, or what is grateful: and such things they will deliver out; they are used and accustomed to them; not only the righteous know in their judgment what is acceptable, but they use themselves to say those things; they not only know them in theory, but practise them: some men know what is acceptable, but their lips do not know it; they are not used to it, but the contrary;
but the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] frowardness; or perverse things, as before. Or, "the mouth of the wicked [knoweth] frowardness" b; or perverse things; or is used only to speak froward things; things contrary to truth and righteousness, and which they know to be so; their mouth speaks things contrary to their hearts; their hearts and mouths do not agree, when they both flatter and lie.
b "Novit tantum perversa", Michaelis,
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Know - i. e., “Know, and therefore utter.” So, in like manner, the “mouth of the wicked” knows, and therefore speaks frowardness, and that only.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Proverbs 10:32. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable — And what they believe to be most pleasing and most profitable, that they speak, but the wicked man knows as well what is perverse, and that he speaketh forth. As the love of God is not in his heart, so the law of kindness is not on his lips.
