ASV: In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
BBE: In the lips of him who has knowledge wisdom is seen; but a rod is ready for the back of him who is without sense.
DBY: In the lips of an intelligent man wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
KJV: In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
JPS: In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
WBS: In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
WEB: Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
YLT: In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod 'is' for the back of him who is lacking understanding.
