13 In the lips of him that hath understanding, wisdom is found, and [a]a rod shall be for the back of him that is destitute of wisdom.

14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is a present destruction.

15 The rich man’s goods are his [b]strong city: but the fear of the needy is their poverty.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:13 That is, God will find him out to punish him.
  2. Proverbs 10:15 And so maketh him bold to do evil, whereas poverty bridleth the poor from many evil things.

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