Ecclesiastes 10:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

If you talk sensibly, you will have friends; if you talk foolishly, you will destroy yourself.

Cross References

Colossians 4:6

Be pleasant and hold their interest when you speak the message. Choose your words carefully and be ready to give answers to anyone who asks questions.

Luke 4:22

All the people started talking about Jesus and were amazed at the wonderful things he said. They kept on asking, “Isn't he Joseph's son?”

Proverbs 22:11

The king is the friend of all who are sincere and speak with kindness.

Proverbs 15:2

Words of wisdom come from the wise, but fools speak foolishness.

Ephesians 4:29

Stop all your dirty talk. Say the right thing at the right time and help others by what you say.

Luke 19:22

“You worthless servant!” the king told him. “You have condemned yourself by what you have just said. You knew I am a hard man, taking what isn't mine and harvesting what I've not planted.

Matthew 12:35

Good people bring good things out of their hearts, but evil people bring evil things out of their hearts.

Proverbs 31:26

Her words are sensible, and her advice is thoughtful.

Proverbs 26:9

A thornbush waved around in the hand of a drunkard is no worse than a proverb in the mouth of a fool.

Proverbs 19:5

Dishonest witnesses and liars won't escape punishment.

Proverbs 15:23

Giving the right answer at the right time makes everyone happy.

Proverbs 12:18

Sharp words cut like a sword, but words of wisdom heal.

Proverbs 10:10

Deceit causes trouble, and foolish talk will bring you to ruin.

Proverbs 10:8

If you have good sense, you will listen and obey; if all you do is talk foolishly, you will destroy yourself.

Psalm 140:9

They have me surrounded, but make them the victims of their own vicious lies.

Psalm 64:8

They will be destroyed by their own words, and everyone who sees them will tremble with fear.

Psalm 37:30

Words of wisdom come when good people speak for justice.

Job 16:5

But I would offer hope and comfort instead.

Ecclesiastes 4:5

Fools will fold their hands and starve to death.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

Words of wisdom spoken softly make much more sense than the shouts of a ruler to a crowd of fools.

Ecclesiastes 12:11

Words of wisdom are like the stick a farmer uses to make animals move. These sayings come from a shepherd, and they are like nails that fasten things together.

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Don't talk before you think or make promises to God without thinking them through. God is in heaven, and you are on earth, so don't talk too much.

Ecclesiastes 5:6

Don't let your mouth get you in trouble! And don't say to the worship leader, “I didn't mean what I said.” God can destroy everything you have worked for, so don't say something that makes God angry.