Proverbs 10:8

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:8

BSB
A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
AKJV
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
CPDV
The wise of heart accept precepts. The foolish are cut down by the lips.
ERV
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
NHEB
The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
SMT
The wise of heart will receive commands: and the foolish of lips shall fall.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:8
Summary
Wise hearts obey instruction, fools fail
Event
Wise acceptance versus foolish rejection
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom