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Proverbs 10:8

American Standard Version

The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

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Proverbs 10:8 in other translations

The wise in heart accept commandments,
but a chattering fool will fall.

Proverbs 10:8 · World English Bible

Proverbs 10:8 in context

  1. 6Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
  2. 7The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.
  3. 8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
  4. 9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
  5. 10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.