Proverbs 10:8
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
In context
5 He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame. 6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. 7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. 8 The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. 10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin. 11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 10:8 in the KJV
The wise in heart will receive commandments: But a prating fool shall fall.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:8 in the NIV
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.