Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked `speaketh' perverseness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The lips of the upright man have knowledge of what is pleasing, but twisted are the mouths of evil-doers.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The lips of a righteous [man] know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.

World English Bible (WEB)

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!