Other translations
American Standard Version
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.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Whoever brings forth wisdom from his lips beats the man lacking a heart with a staff.
Darby Bible Translation
In the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
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.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
God's Word
Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding, but a rod is for the back of one without sense.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
International Standard Version
Wisdom characterizes the speech of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment.
NET Bible
Wisdom is found in the words of the discerning person, but the one who lacks wisdom will be disciplined.
New American Standard Bible
On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
New International Version
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
New Living Translation
Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.
Webster's Bible Translation
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.
The World English Bible
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.
EasyEnglish Bible
People who understand what is right speak wise words. But silly people receive the punishment that they deserve.
Young‘s Literal Translation
In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod [is] for the back of him who is lacking understanding.
New Life Version
Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, but a stick is for the back of him who has no understanding.
The Voice Bible
Wisdom lives where insightful words are spoken, but harsh punishment awaits the senseless.
Living Bible
Men with common sense are admired as counselors; those without it are beaten as servants.
New Catholic Bible
Wisdom is found on the lips of one who has understanding, but a rod is in store for the back of a fool.
Legacy Standard Bible
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.
Jubilee Bible 2000
In the lips of the prudent wisdom is found and is a rod unto the back of him that is void of understanding.
Christian Standard Bible
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.
Amplified Bible © 1954
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.
New Century Version
Wise people speak with understanding, but people without wisdom should be punished.
The Message
You’ll find wisdom on the lips of a person of insight, but the shortsighted needs a slap in the face.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
Wisdom is found on the lips of a discerning person, but a rod is appropriate for the back of one who lacks sense.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.
Good News Translation®
Intelligent people talk sense, but stupid people need to be punished.
Wycliffe Bible
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.)
Contemporary English Version
If you have good sense, it will show when you speak. But if you are stupid, you will be beaten with a stick.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
On the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.
Common English Bible © 2011
Wisdom is found on the lips of those who have understanding, but there is a rod for the back of those with no sense.
Amplified Bible © 2015
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.
English Standard Version Anglicised
On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
On the lips of the intelligent is found wisdom, but a rod for the back of one without sense.
New American Standard Bible
On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who has no sense.
The Expanded Bible
·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].
Tree of Life Version
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one lacking sense.
Revised Standard Version
On the lips of him who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
New International Reader's Version
Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right. But those who have no sense are punished.
BRG Bible
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.
Complete Jewish Bible
On the lips of the intelligent is found wisdom, but a stick is in store for the back of a fool.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
On the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
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].
Names of God Bible
Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding, but a rod is for the back of one without sense.
Modern English Version
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.
Easy-to-Read Version
Intelligent people speak words of wisdom, but fools must be punished before they learn their lesson.
International Children’s Bible
You can expect wise people to speak with understanding. But people without wisdom can expect to be punished.
Lexham English Bible
On the lips of one who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of one who lacks sense.
New International Version - UK
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.