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Proverbs 10:13

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.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found,.... He that has an understanding, especially of divine,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

i. e., The wisdom of the wise is seen in the words that issue from his lips; the folly of the fool is not only seen in…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Observe, 1. Wisdom and grace are the honour of good men: He that has understanding, that good understanding which those…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

that hath understanding or, discernment, R.V. The contrast is heightened by pursuing in the second clause the want of…