Proverbs 18:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Saying foolish things is like setting a trap to destroy yourself.

Cross References

Proverbs 13:3

Keep what you know to yourself, and you will be safe; talk too much, and you are done for.

Proverbs 12:13

We trap ourselves by telling lies, but we stay out of trouble by living right.

Proverbs 10:14

If you have good sense, you will learn all you can, but foolish talk will soon destroy you.

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.

Proverbs 6:2

Then you are trapped by your own words,

Proverbs 10:8

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

Judges 11:35

“Oh!” Jephthah cried. Then he tore his clothes in sorrow and said to his daughter, “I made a sacred promise to the LORD, and I must keep it. Your coming out to meet me has broken my heart.”

Proverbs 18:8

There's nothing so delicious as the taste of gossip! It melts in your mouth.

Proverbs 5:22

Sinners are trapped and caught by their own evil deeds.

Proverbs 14:3

Proud fools are punished for their stupid talk, but sensible talk can save your life.

Proverbs 16:22

Good sense is a fountain that gives life, but fools are punished by their foolishness.