On the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
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.
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.
On the lips of him who has discernment skillful and godly Wisdom is found, but discipline and the rod are for the back of him who is without 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.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
Wisdom is found on the lips of those who have understanding, but there is a rod for the back of those with no sense.
On the lips of the intelligent is found wisdom, but a stick is in store for the back of a fool.
If you have good sense, it will show when you speak. But if you are stupid, you will be beaten with a stick.
In the lips of an intelligent [man] wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.
Intelligent people speak words of wisdom, but fools must be punished before they learn their lesson.
People who understand what is right speak wise words. But silly people receive the punishment that they deserve.
Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person, but a rod is appropriate for the back of one who lacks sense.
On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
·Wise people speak with understanding [L Wisdom is found on understanding lips], but ·people without wisdom should be punished [L a rod is for the backs of those who lack sense/heart].
In the lips of him that hath understanding, wisdom is found, and a rod shall be for the back of him that is destitute of wisdom.
Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding, but a rod is for the back of one without sense.
Intelligent people talk sense, but stupid people need to be punished.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
You can expect wise people to speak with understanding. But people without wisdom can expect to be punished.
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
¶ In the lips of the prudent wisdom is found and is a rod unto the back of him that is void of 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.
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.
On the lips of the one who has understanding, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks a heart of wisdom.
On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.
Men with common sense are admired as counselors; those without it are beaten as servants.
You’ll find wisdom on the lips of a person of insight, but the shortsighted needs a slap in the face.
In the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding, but a rod is for the back of one without sense.
On the lips of the intelligent is found wisdom, but a rod for the back of one without sense.
On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who has no sense.
On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
Wisdom is found on the lips of one who has understanding, but a rod is in store for the back of a fool.
Wise people speak with understanding, but people without wisdom should be punished.
Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks sense will be disciplined.
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.
Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.
Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, but a stick is for the back of him who has no understanding.
Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.
On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.
On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.
On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.
On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.
In the sfatayim (lips) of him that hath understanding chochmah is found, but a shevet (rod) is for the back of him that is devoid of lev [understanding].
On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found. And a rod shall be for the back of him who is destitute of wisdom.
On the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
On the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one lacking sense.
Wisdom lives where insightful words are spoken, but harsh punishment awaits the senseless.
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.
Wisdom is found in the lips of a wise man; and a rod in the back of him that is needy of heart. (Wisdom is found on the lips of the wise; and a rod on the back of him who is foolish.)
In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod [is] for the back of him who is lacking understanding.
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