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Proverbs 10:8

World English Bible

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

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Proverbs 10:8 in other translations

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

Proverbs 10:8 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 10:8 in context

  1. 6Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
    but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
  2. 7The memory of the righteous is blessed,
    but the name of the wicked will rot.
  3. 8The wise in heart accept commandments,
    but a chattering fool will fall.
  4. 9He who walks blamelessly walks surely,
    but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
  5. 10One winking with the eye causes sorrow,
    but a chattering fool will fall.