The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
The words of righteous people produce wisdom, but the twisted tongue will be destroyed.
This verse teaches that good people speak wisely, while those who speak with evil intent will face consequences.
📚 Historical Context
Proverbs 10:31 is part of the Book of Proverbs, a collection of wise sayings attributed to King Solomon in ancient Israel, where wisdom literature was used to guide people in everyday life and moral decisions. In this context, the verse contrasts the speech of the righteous, who bring forth wisdom through their words, with the perverse tongue, which leads to judgment and ruin. This reflects the cultural value placed on righteous speech as a sign of one's character and relationship with God in Israelite society.
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