Proverbs 10:32
The lips of just men drop grace: 1 But the mouth of the ungodly is perverse.
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
In Context
31The mouth of the righteous drops wisdom: 1 But the tongue of the unjust shall perish. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 2:12To deliver thee from the evil way, 1 And from the man that speaks nothing faithfully. 1
Proverbs 12:6The words of ungodly men are crafty; 1 But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. 1
Proverbs 15:2The tongue of the wise knows what is good: 1 But the mouth of the foolish tells out evil things. 1
Proverbs 18:6The lips of a fool bring him into troubles, 1 And his bold mouth calls for death. 1
Ecclesiastes 12:10The Preacher sought diligently 1 To find out acceptable words, 1 And a correct writing, even words of truth. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:32
31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. Here, as before, men are judged of, and, accordingly, are justified or condemned, by their words, Matt. xii. 37 . 1. It is both the proof and the praise of a man's wisdom and goodness that he speaks wisely and well. A good man, in his discourse, brings forth wisdom for the benefit of others. God gives him wisdom as a reward… Read the whole commentary →