Proverbs 10:32
The sfatayim (lips) of the tzaddik know what is ratzon (acceptable), 1 but the peh (mouth) of the resha'im speaketh tahpukhot (perversity).
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
In Context
Cross References
Proverbs 2:12To save thee from the derech rah, 1 from the ish medaber tahpukhot (man speaking perverse things); 1
Proverbs 12:6The devarim of the resha'im are to lie in wait for dahm, 1 but the peh (mouth) of the yesharim (upright ones) shall deliver them. 1
Proverbs 15:2The lashon of chachamim useth da'as aright, 1 but the peh (mouth) of kesilim (fools) poureth out folly. 1
Proverbs 18:6The sfatayim (lips) of a kesil enter into contention, 1 and his peh (mouth) inviteth blows. 1
Ecclesiastes 12:10Kohelet searched to find out divrei chefetz; and that which was written was yosher, even divrei emes.
Titus 2:8Along with dibur (speech) that is orthodox + 2:8 in Rebbe, Melech HaMoshiach and beyond reproach, that the mitnagged may be brought to bushah (shame), having no lashon hora to say against you.
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 →