Proverbs 10:13-15

New Life Version

¹³Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, but a stick is for the back of him who has no understanding.

¹⁴Wise men store up learning, but the foolish will be destroyed with their mouths.

¹⁵The riches of a rich man are his strength, but the need of the poor is what destroys them.

Proverbs 10:13-15

New International Version

¹³Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,^(A)
but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.^(B)

¹⁴The wise store up knowledge,^(C)
but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.^(D)

¹⁵The wealth of the rich is their fortified city,^(E)
but poverty is the ruin of the poor.^(F)

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