King James Version (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.
Modern English
On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
Hebrew
בְּשִׂפְתֵ֣י נָ֭בוֹן תִּמָּצֵ֣א חָכְמָ֑ה וְשֵׁ֥בֶט לְ֝גֵ֗ו חֲסַר לֵֽב׃
bshiptey nabvon timaṣeʾ ḥakmah vshebeṭ lgev ḥasar leb