Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart will receive commandments: But a prating fool shall fall.
In context
5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. 6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 The memory of the just is blessed: But the name of the wicked shall rot. 8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: But a prating fool shall fall.
9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: But he that perverteth his ways shall be known. 10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: But a prating fool shall fall. 11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:8 in the NIV
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 10:8 in the ESV
The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.