13 On (A)the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found,
But (B)a rod is for the back of him who has no [a]sense.
14 Wise people (C)store up knowledge,
But with (D)the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
15 The (E)rich person’s wealth is his [b]fortress,
The (F)ruin of the poor is their poverty.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:13 Lit heart
  2. Proverbs 10:15 Lit strong city

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)

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

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