Proverbs 10:31 Meaning and Explanation
“The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The just person's words produce wisdom, while the perverse tongue is silenced.
The Context of Proverbs 10:31
The proverb contrasts the productive speech of the just with the self-destructive nature of perverse speech.
What Does Proverbs 10:31 Mean?
The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom—produces and distributes insight and understanding. What flows from a just person's lips is valuable and edifying.
The froward (perverse, dishonest) tongue shall be cut out—silenced, removed, made ineffective. Persistent perverse speech ultimately destroys its own ability to speak or be heard.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 10:31
What does Proverbs 10:31 mean?
The just person's words produce wisdom, while the perverse tongue is silenced.
What is the context of Proverbs 10:31?
The proverb contrasts the productive speech of the just with the self-destructive nature of perverse speech.