NIV: Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
NAS: On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
KJV: 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.
GWT: Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding, but a rod is for the back of one without sense.
ASV: In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
BBE: In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.
DBY: In the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
DRB: In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.
WBS: 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.
WEB: Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
YLT: In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod is for the back of him who is lacking understanding.
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