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Berean Standard Bible

“The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.”

Psalms 37:30

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Study note

Continuing his contrast between the righteous and the wicked, David describes how a righteous person speaks and lives. He ties speech to the inner life.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

World English Bible (WEB)

The mouth of the righteous talks of wisdom. His tongue speaks justice.

King James Version (KJV)

The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The mouth of the righteous talketh of wisdom, And his tongue speaketh justice.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The mouth of the good man says words of wisdom; the talk of his tongue is of righteousness.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La boca del justo hablará sabiduría; y su lengua proferirá juicio.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El justo es buen consejero, sabe distinguir entre el bien y el mal.

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