Proverbs 10:31

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

¶ The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

Complete Jewish Bible:

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

Berean Standard Bible:

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.

American Standard Version:

The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The mouth{H6310} of the just{H6662} bringeth forth{H5107} wisdom{H2451}: but the froward{H8419} tongue{H3956} shall be cut out{H3772}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 37:30

  • The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

Proverbs 10:13

  • ¶ 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.

Proverbs 10:20

  • ¶ The tongue of the just [is as] choice silver: the heart of the wicked [is] little worth.

Proverbs 10:21

  • The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

Psalms 63:11

  • But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.

Psalms 120:3

  • What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?

Psalms 120:4

  • Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.

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Commentary for Proverbs 10:31

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H6310
    There are 460 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פֶּה
    Transliteration: peh
    Pronunciation: peh
    Description: from פָּאָה; the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) according to; accord(-ing as, -ing to), after, appointment, assent, collar, command(-ment), [idiom] eat, edge, end, entry, [phrase] file, hole, [idiom] in, mind, mouth, part, portion, [idiom] (should) say(-ing), sentence, skirt, sound, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, tenor, [idiom] to, [phrase] two-edged, wish, word.
  2. Strong's Number: H6662
    There are 197 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: צַדִּיק
    Transliteration: tsaddîyq
    Pronunciation: tsad-deek'
    Description: from צָדַק; just; just, lawful, righteous (man).
  3. Strong's Number: H5107
    There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נוּב
    Transliteration: nûwb
    Pronunciation: noob
    Description: a primitive root; to germinate, i.e. (figuratively) to (causatively, make) flourish; also (of words), to utter; bring forth (fruit), make cheerful, increase.
  4. Strong's Number: H2451
    There are 141 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חׇכְמָה
    Transliteration: chokmâh
    Pronunciation: khok-maw'
    Description: from חָכַם; wisdom (in a good sense); skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
  5. Strong's Number: H8419
    There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: תַּהְפֻּכָה
    Transliteration: tahpukâh
    Pronunciation: tah-poo-kaw'
    Description: from הָפַךְ; a perversity or fraud; (very) froward(-ness, thing), perverse thing.
  6. Strong's Number: H3956
    There are 115 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לָשׁוֹן
    Transliteration: lâshôwn
    Pronunciation: law-shone'
    Description: or לָשֹׁן; also (in plural) feminine לְשֹׁנָה; from לָשַׁן; the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of water); [phrase] babbler, bay, [phrase] evil speaker, language, talker, tongue, wedge.
  7. Strong's Number: H3772
    There are 280 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כָּרַת
    Transliteration: kârath
    Pronunciation: kaw-rath'
    Description: a primitive root; to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh and passing between the pieces); be chewed, be con-(feder-) ate, covenant, cut (down, off), destroy, fail, feller, be freed, hew (down), make a league (covenant), [idiom] lose, perish, [idiom] utterly, [idiom] want.