Proverbs 10:10

He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:10

BSB
He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.
AKJV
He that winks with the eye causes sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
CPDV
He who winks with the eye gives sorrow. And the foolish in lips shall be beaten.
ERV
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
NHEB
The one who winks with the eye causes trouble, but the one who boldly rebukes makes peace.
SMT
He pinching the eye shall give pain: and the foolish of lips shall fall.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:10

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:10
Summary
Subtle mockery creates pain, chattering fools stumble
Event
Mocking gesture and fool's destruction
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom