Verse Comparison: Proverbs 10:32
American Standard Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked `speaketh' perverseness.
Amplified® Bible
The lips of the [uncompromisingly] righteous know [and therefore utter] what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked knows [and therefore speaks only] what is obstinately willful {and} contrary.
Contemporary English Version
If you obey the Lord, you will always know the right thing to say. But no one will trust you if you tell lies.
Darby English Version
The lips of a righteous [man] know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.
Good News Bible
Righteous people know the kind thing to say, but the wicked are always saying things that hurt.
King James Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
New American Standard Bible
The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.
New International Version
The lips of the righteous know what is fitting,
but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.
New King James Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The lips of the righteous bring forth acceptable words, But the mouth of the wicked pervert words.
Revised Standard Version
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable,
but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.
Young's Literal Translation
The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!
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