Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
In context
5 He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. 6 Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. 7 The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot. 8 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. 10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes 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.
- 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.