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Proverbs 10:13
New American Bible (Revised Edition)

13 On the lips of the intelligent is found wisdom,
    but a rod for the back of one without sense.[a]

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  1. 10:13 An unusual juxtaposition of “lips” and “back.” Those who have no wisdom on their lips (words) are fated to feel a punishing rod on their back.
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