Proverbs 10:13

New American Bible - revised edition

On the lips of the intelligent is found wisdom, but a rod for the back of one without sense.

Cross References

Psalm 32:9

Do not be like a horse or mule, without understanding; with bit and bridle their temper is curbed, else they will not come to you.

Psalm 37:30

The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom; his tongue speaks what is right.

Exodus 10:12

The Lord then said to Moses: Stretch out your hand over the land of Egypt for the locusts, that they may come upon it and eat up all the land’s vegetation, whatever the hail has left.

Proverbs 10:21

The lips of the just nourish many, but fools die for want of sense.

Proverbs 10:31

The mouth of the just yields wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.

Proverbs 15:23

One has joy from an apt response; a word in season, how good it is!

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of fools is not steadfast.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart is esteemed for discernment, and pleasing speech gains a reputation for learning.

Proverbs 17:10

A single reprimand does more for a discerning person than a hundred lashes for a fool.

Proverbs 19:29

Rods are prepared for scoffers, and blows for the backs of fools.

Proverbs 20:15

One can put on gold and abundant jewels, but wise lips are the most precious ornament.

Proverbs 26:3

The whip for the horse, the bridle for the ass, and the rod for the back of fools.

Proverbs 27:22

Though you pound fools with a pestle, their folly never leaves them.

Proverbs 6:32

But those who commit adultery have no sense; those who do it destroy themselves.

Proverbs 7:22

He follows her impulsively, like an ox that goes to slaughter; Like a stag that bounds toward the net,

Isaiah 50:4

The Lord God has given me a well-trained tongue, That I might know how to answer the weary a word that will waken them. Morning after morning he wakens my ear to hear as disciples do;

Luke 4:22

And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?”