Proverbs 10:13-15

New Century Version

¹³Wise people speak with understanding,
but people without wisdom should be punished.

¹⁴The wise don’t tell everything they know,
but the foolish talk too much and are ruined.

¹⁵Having lots of money protects the rich,
but having no money destroys the poor.

Proverbs 10:13-15

New International Version

¹³Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,^(A)
but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.^(B)

¹⁴The wise store up knowledge,^(C)
but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.^(D)

¹⁵The wealth of the rich is their fortified city,^(E)
but poverty is the ruin of the poor.^(F)

New Century Version (NCV)

New International Version (NIV)