Proverbs 10:8
World English Bible (WEB)
The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
In context
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
7 The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
9 He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
10 One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.
Proverbs 10:8 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
- KJV King James Version
- The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.