Proverbs 10:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 10:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 10:31 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 10:31 — KJV
“The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.”
— Proverbs 10:31 (KJV)
Proverbs 10:31 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 10:31
“The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:31: mouth, wisdom, tongue
“Then Daniel answered with counsel and wisdom to Arioch the captain of the king's guard, which was gone forth to slay the wise men of Babylon: answered...: Chaldee, returned captain...: or, chief marshal: Chaldee, chief of the executioners, or, slaughtermen”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:31: forth, wisdom, cut
“A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:31: mouth, bringeth, forth
“The north wind driveth away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. driveth...: or, bringeth forth rain: so doth a backbiting tongue an angry countenance”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:31: bringeth, forth, tongue
“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:31: mouth, wisdom, tongue
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