13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,
But (A)a rod is for the back of him who [a]is devoid of understanding.

14 Wise people store up knowledge,
But (B)the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:13 Lit. lacks heart

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

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

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