Proverbs 10:31 · KJV
“The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.”
— Proverbs 10:31
The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked {speaketh} frowardness. {frowardness: Heb. frowardnesses}
Proverbs 10 — Context
The way of the LORD {is} strength to the upright: but destruction {shall be} to the workers of iniquity.
30The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
31The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked {speaketh} frowardness. {frowardness: Heb. frowardnesses}
Cross References
Psalms 37:30
The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
Proverbs 10:13
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. {of understanding: Heb. of heart}
Proverbs 10:20-21
The tongue of the just {is as} choice silver: the heart of the wicked {is} little worth.
Proverbs 10:11
The mouth of a righteous {man is} a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Psalms 63:11
But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
Psalms 120:3-4
What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? {What shall be given...: or, What shall the deceitful tongue give unto thee? or, what shall it profit thee?} {done: Heb. added}
Psalms 31:18
Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. {grievous...: Heb. a hard thing}