Proverbs 10:31

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

פִּֽי־צַ֭דִּיק יָנ֣וּב חָכְמָ֑ה וּלְשׁ֥וֹן תַּ֝הְפֻּכ֗וֹת תִּכָּרֵֽת׃

Transliteration

pî-ṣaddîq yānûb ḥokmāh û-ləšôn tahpukôt tikkārēt

Grammar Details

*pî*: masculine singular construct - mouth of
*ṣaddîq*: masculine singular adjective - righteous
*yānûb*: Qal imperfect 3rd person masculine singular - brings forth/produces
*ḥokmāh*: feminine singular noun - wisdom
*û-ləšôn*: conjunction + feminine singular construct - but tongue of
*tahpukôt*: feminine plural noun - perversities/perverse things
*tikkārēt*: Niphal imperfect 3rd person feminine singular - will be cut off

Word Meanings

*pî*: mouth/speech/command
*ṣaddîq*: righteous/just/lawful
*yānûb*: brings forth/produces/bears fruit
*ḥokmāh*: wisdom/skill/intelligence
*ləšôn*: tongue/language/speech
*tahpukôt*: perversities/perverse things/distortions
*tikkārēt*: will be cut off/destroyed/removed

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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

Ps 37:30 : 30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh{H8762)} of judgment.
Prov 10:13 : 13 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.
Prov 10:20-21 : 20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
Ps 31:18 : 18 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
Ps 63:11 : 11 But the king shall rejoice{H8799)} in God; every one that sweareth{H8737)} by him shall glory{H8691)}: but the mouth of them that speak{H8802)} lies shall be stopped{H8735)}.
Ps 120:3-4 : 3 What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue? 4 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
Prov 10:11 : 11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

Ps 37:30
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30The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh{H8762)} of judgment.
Prov 10:32
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32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
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11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.
Prov 10:19-21
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19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
Prov 15:4
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4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
Prov 4:24
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24Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee.
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Prov 14:3
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6Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
7For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
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Prov 15:28
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28The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.
Ps 31:18
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18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous.
Prov 12:18-19
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18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.
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Prov 12:6
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6The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
Eccl 10:12-13
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Prov 12:13
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13The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.
Prov 10:30
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30The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
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3The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
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23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.
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13In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
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Prov 17:20
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Prov 18:4
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