Proverbs 10:13-14 (ESV)
13 On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found,
but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
14 The wise lay up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
The wise person speaks insightful words. God has worked his wisdom into her heart, and she has applied the insight given to her. On the other hand, the one without this kind of sense requires force to motivate her right behavior. Whether it be from a loving parent or God, discipline gets us on the right path. The wise store up the knowledge they receive and are prepared to counter the fools who lack wisdom and may spout off at any time, destroying others with their thoughtless speech. If we are God’s children, we choose to line up our thinking and actions under his law and principles. But if God’s children go against wisdom, he will do what it takes to correct us. If you are disobedient in any area of life as a Christian, repent. Ask God to forgive you, and stop the sin today before the corrective rod comes out.