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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what finds favor, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked <i>speaketh</i> frowardness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked <i>what is</i> perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked, what is perverted. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know (speak) what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked knows (speaks) what is perverted (twisted).<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate, but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate, but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />If you obey the Lord, you will always know the right thing to say. But no one will trust you if you tell lies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The lips of a righteous person announce good will, but the mouths of wicked people are devious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Righteous people know the kind thing to say, but the wicked are always saying things that hurt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Righteous lips know what is prudent, but the words of the wicked are perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing, but the speech of the wicked is perverse. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, "" And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The lips of the just one shall know acceptance: and the mouth of the unjust, perverseness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the just consider what is acceptable: and the mouth of the wicked uttereth perverse things. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The lips of the just consider what is acceptable. And the mouth of the impious considers perversities.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the just know favor, but the mouth of the wicked, perversion. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is good; but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know goodness, and the mouths of the evil are perverted. <div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked is all frowardness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The lips of just men drop grace: but the mouth of the ungodly is perverse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/10-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1892" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: śip̄·ṯê (N-fdc) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">The lips</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">of the righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yê·ḏə·‘ūn (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: Pn) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">know</a> <a href="/hebrew/7522.htm" title="7522: rā·ṣō·wn (N-ms) -- Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will. Or ratson; from ratsah; delight.">what is fitting,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: ū·p̄î (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">but the mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">of the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/8419.htm" title="8419: tah·pu·ḵō·wṯ (N-fp) -- Perversity, perverse thing. From haphak; a perversity or fraud.">is perverse.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-2.htm">James 3:2-12</a></span><br />We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to control his whole body. / When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal. / Consider ships as well. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot is inclined. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34-37</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-6.htm">Colossians 4:6</a></span><br />Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-30.htm">Psalm 37:30</a></span><br />The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">Proverbs 15:2</a></span><br />The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">Proverbs 15:28</a></span><br />The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-23.htm">Proverbs 16:23</a></span><br />The heart of the wise man instructs his mouth and adds persuasiveness to his lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-18.htm">Proverbs 12:18</a></span><br />Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21</a></span><br />Life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-23.htm">Proverbs 21:23</a></span><br />He who guards his mouth and tongue keeps his soul from distress.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a></span><br />The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-12.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:12</a></span><br />The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-14.htm">Psalm 19:14</a></span><br />May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in Your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaks frowardness.</p><p class="hdg">know</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:10</a></b></br> The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and <i>that which was</i> written <i>was</i> upright, <i>even</i> words of truth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/daniel/4-27.htm">Daniel 4:27</a></b></br> Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/titus/2-8.htm">Titus 2:8</a></b></br> Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.</p><p class="hdg">but</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-11.htm">Proverbs 11:11</a></b></br> By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-6.htm">Proverbs 12:6,18</a></b></br> The words of the wicked <i>are</i> to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">Proverbs 15:2,28</a></b></br> The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness… </p><p class="hdg">frowardness </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/69-13.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-30.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/psalms/147-1.htm">Fitting</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Frowardness</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-21.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-4.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Perverse</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-14.htm">Perverseness</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Perverted</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-17.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-19.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-31.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-30.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">Acceptable</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-5.htm">Evil-Doers</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-7.htm">Fitting</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-2.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-14.htm">Frowardness</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-13.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-9.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-2.htm">Mouths</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-20.htm">Perverse</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Perverseness</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-8.htm">Perverted</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-27.htm">Pleasing</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-8.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-17.htm">Speaketh</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Twisted</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-5.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The "righteous" are those who live in accordance with God's laws and seek His guidance. In biblical context, righteousness is often associated with justice, mercy, and humility before God (<a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a>). The idea of knowing "what is fitting" suggests an understanding of appropriate speech and behavior, which is a recurring theme in Proverbs (<a href="/proverbs/15-23.htm">Proverbs 15:23, 25</a>:11). This wisdom is not merely intellectual but is deeply rooted in a relationship with God, who grants insight to those who seek Him (<a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>). The righteous are contrasted with the wicked, highlighting the moral and spiritual discernment that comes from a life dedicated to God.<p><b>but the mouth of the wicked is perverse</b><br>The "wicked" are those who reject God's ways and live in opposition to His commandments. Their speech is described as "perverse," indicating a distortion or corruption of what is good and true. This perversion can manifest as lies, deceit, or harmful words that lead others astray (<a href="/proverbs/6-12.htm">Proverbs 6:12-14</a>). The mouth, as a symbol of communication, reflects the condition of the heart (<a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a>). In biblical times, speech was a powerful tool, and the misuse of it was seen as a serious moral failing. The contrast between the righteous and the wicked in this verse underscores the importance of aligning one's words with God's truth. The perverse speech of the wicked ultimately leads to destruction, both for themselves and for those they influence (<a href="/proverbs/18-7.htm">Proverbs 18:7</a>). This serves as a warning to guard one's heart and speech, seeking to reflect the character of Christ, who is the ultimate embodiment of truth and righteousness (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, the righteous are those who live in accordance with God's laws and wisdom. They are characterized by their moral integrity and alignment with God's will.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>This term refers to those who live in opposition to God's commands. Their actions and words are often described as corrupt and morally wrong.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the king of Israel known for his wisdom. His proverbs are intended to impart practical and spiritual wisdom.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical backdrop of Proverbs, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_literature.htm">Wisdom Literature</a></b><br>A genre of biblical writing that includes Proverbs, focusing on practical and ethical living according to divine wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Our words have the power to build up or tear down. As believers, we are called to use our speech to edify and encourage others, reflecting the righteousness of Christ in us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/discernment_in_speech.htm">Discernment in Speech</a></b><br>The righteous are characterized by their ability to discern what is fitting to say. This requires wisdom and a heart aligned with God's truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_perversion.htm">Guarding Against Perversion</a></b><br>The mouth of the wicked is described as perverse. We must guard our hearts and minds against influences that lead to corrupt speech.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ_in_our_words.htm">Reflecting Christ in Our Words</a></b><br>As followers of Christ, our speech should reflect His character. This means speaking truth in love and avoiding gossip, slander, and deceit.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_god's_wisdom.htm">Seeking God's Wisdom</a></b><br>To know what is fitting, we must seek God's wisdom through prayer, study of Scripture, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_day_near_as_night_ends.htm">What does the Bible say about perverseness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_disasters_affect_all_people.htm">Proverbs 10:25 says the righteous remain firm in the storm--why then do natural disasters often strike believers and nonbelievers alike?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_a_ransom_for_whom.htm">Who is a ransom for whom? Mark 10:45 and I Timothy 2:5-6 say Christ is a ransom for many/all. Proverbs 21:18 says the wicked is a ransom for the righteous.</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_phrase_'love_is_love'_accurate.htm">What defines a perverse mouth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) <span class= "bld">What is acceptable.--</span>To God and man. (Comp. the gracious words which proceeded out of Christ's lips, <a href="/luke/4-22.htm" title="And all bore him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?">Luke 4:22</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Speaketh frowardness.</span>--Rather, <span class= "ital">is mere falsehood, misrepresentation. </span>(See above on <a href="/proverbs/8-30.htm" title="Then I was by him, as one brought up with him: and I was daily his delight, rejoicing always before him;">Proverbs 8:30</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Know</span>. A good man's lips are conversant with <span class="cmt_word">what is acceptable</span> to God and man. Such a person considers what will please God and edify his neighbour, and speaks in conformity therewith. The LXX. has," The lips of the righteous distil <span class="accented">graces</span>;" <span class="greek">ἀποστάζει χάριτας</span>, but probably the right verb is <span class="greek">ἐπίσταται</span>, which is found in some manuscripts. <span class="cmt_word">Speaketh frowardnsss;</span> rather, <span class="accented">knoweth</span>, or is <span class="accented">perverseness</span> (comp. <a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a>); Septuagint, <span class="greek">ἀποστρέφεται</span>, or, according to the Sinaitic correcter and some other scribes, <span class="greek">καταστρέφεται</span>, "is turned aside," or "is overthrown." Delitszch translates, "is mere falsehood." <p> <p> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/10-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">The lips</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂפְתֵ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(śip̄·ṯê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַ֭דִּיק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">know</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵדְע֣וּן</span> <span class="translit">(yê·ḏə·‘ūn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To know</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what is fitting,</span><br /><span class="heb">רָצ֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(rā·ṣō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7522.htm">Strong's 7522: </a> </span><span class="str2">Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is perverse.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּהְפֻּכֽוֹת׃</span> <span class="translit">(tah·pu·ḵō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8419.htm">Strong's 8419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perversity, perverse thing</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/10-32.htm">Proverbs 10:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10-32.htm">Proverbs 10:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/10-32.htm">Proverbs 10:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10-32.htm">Proverbs 10:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10-32.htm">Proverbs 10:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/10-32.htm">Proverbs 10:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/10-32.htm">Proverbs 10:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/10-32.htm">Proverbs 10:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/10-32.htm">Proverbs 10:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/10-32.htm">Proverbs 10:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/10-32.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:32 The lips of the righteous know what (Prov. 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