Proverbs 10:32 Meaning and Explanation
“The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The righteous know what to say and when, while the wicked speak what is twisted and wrong.
The Context of Proverbs 10:32
The proverb closes the chapter by contrasting the righteous person's wise, fitting speech with the wicked person's perverse talk.
What Does Proverbs 10:32 Mean?
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable—they have understanding of what is fitting, appropriate, and good to say. Their words show discernment and propriety.
The mouth of the wicked speaks frowardness (perversity, twisted speech, dishonesty). Where the righteous choose fitting words, the wicked speak what is bent from truth and harmful to relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 10:32
What does Proverbs 10:32 mean?
The righteous know what to say and when, while the wicked speak what is twisted and wrong.
What is the context of Proverbs 10:32?
The proverb closes the chapter by contrasting the righteous person's wise, fitting speech with the wicked person's perverse talk.