Proverbs 10:8

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

A wise heart accepts commands, but foolish lips will be destroyed.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but one who hates correction is stupid.

James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom.

Proverbs 9:9

Instruct the wise, and he will be wiser still; teach the righteous, and he will learn more.

Proverbs 1:5

let a wise person listen and increase learning, and let a discerning person obtain guidance –

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words from the mouth of a wise person are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him.

Proverbs 14:23

There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk  leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 14:8

The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way, but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

Proverbs 13:3

The one who guards his mouth protects his life; the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.

Proverbs 12:13

By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.

Proverbs 10:10

A sly wink of the eye  causes grief, and foolish lips will be destroyed.

Proverbs 9:8

Don’t rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke the wise, and he will love you.

Proverbs 10:14

The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.