Proverbs 10:13 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | In the lips | בְּשִׂפְתֵ֣י | h8193 |
| 1 | of him that hath understanding | נָ֭בוֹן | h995 |
| 2 | is found | תִּמָּצֵ֣א | h4672 |
| 3 | wisdom | חָכְמָ֑ה | h2451 |
| 4 | but a rod | וְ֝שֵׁ֗בֶט | h7626 |
| 5 | is for the back | לְגֵ֣ו | h1460 |
| 6 | of him that is void | חֲסַר | h2638 |
| 7 | of understanding | לֵֽב׃ | h3820 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
In the lips of an intelligent [man] wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
World English Bible (WEB)
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod `is' for the back of him who is lacking understanding.