Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:12

BSB
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.
AKJV
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
CPDV
Words from the mouth of a wise man are graceful, but the lips of a foolish man will throw him down with violence.
ERV
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
NHEB
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
SMT
The words of the wise one's mouth, grace; and the lips of the foolish one shall swallow him down.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 10:12
Summary
Wise speech pleasant foolish speech destructive
Event
Contrast of wise and foolish mouths
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom