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Proverbs 10:13-15
Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.(A)

14 The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.(B)

15 The wealth of the rich is his fortified city;(C)
the poverty of the poor is their destruction.

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Proverbs 10:13-15
New King James Version

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding,
But (A)a rod is for the back of him who [a]is devoid of understanding.

14 Wise people store up knowledge,
But (B)the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

15 The (C)rich man’s wealth is his strong city;
The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

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  1. Proverbs 10:13 Lit. lacks heart
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Proverbs 10:13-15
English Standard Version

13 On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,
    but (A)a rod is for the back of him who (B)lacks sense.
14 The wise (C)lay up knowledge,
    but (D)the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
15 (E)A rich man's wealth is his strong city;
    the poverty of the poor is their ruin.

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