Proverbs 10:31 meaning and explanation

The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out.

Proverbs 10:31, Berean Standard Bible

Explanation preview

This verse belongs to Solomon's collection of short contrasts between the righteous and the wicked. The image is agricultural: the righteous mouth "brings forth" wisdom the way a tree or vine produces fruit, naturally and in season.

Read and study this verse. Three complete study layers are included with Premium.

Read this verse in the app