Ecclesiastes 10:12

Easy To Read Version

A wise man’s words bring praise.\par But a foolish person’s words bring destruction.\par

Cross References

Job 16:5

But I could encourage you\par and give you hope\par with the things I say.\par

Psalm 140:9

Lord, don’t let my enemies win.\par Those people are planning bad things.\par But make those bad things happen to them.\par

Psalm 37:30

A good person gives good advice.\par His decisions are fair to every person.\par

Psalm 64:8

Evil people plan to do bad things\par to other people.\par But God can \{ruin their plans,\}\par and make those bad things\par happen to them.\par Then everyone that sees them\par will shake their heads in amazement.\par

Proverbs 10:10

A person who hides the truth causes trouble. A person who speaks openly makes peace. {\cf2\super [12]}

Proverbs 10:8

A wise person obeys when someone tells him to do something. But a fool argues and brings trouble to himself.

Proverbs 12:18

If a person speaks words without thinking, then those words can hurt like a sword. But a wise person is careful with the things he says. His words can heal those hurts.

Proverbs 15:2

When a wise person speaks, other people want to listen. But a foolish person speaks only foolishness.

Proverbs 15:23

A person is happy when he gives a good answer. And the right word at the right time is very good.

Proverbs 19:5

A person who tells a lie against another person will be punished. The person who tells lies will not be safe.

Proverbs 22:11

The king will be your friend if you love a pure heart and kind words.

Proverbs 26:9

When a fool tries to say something wise, it is the same as a drunk person trying to pick a thorn out of his hand.

Proverbs 31:26

She speaks with wisdom.\par She teaches people to be loving and kind.\par

Ecclesiastes 12:11

Words from wise men are like sharp sticks that people use to make their animals go the right way. Those teachings are like strong pegs that won’t break. \{You can trust those teachings to show you the right way to live.\} Those wise teachings all come from the same Shepherd (God).

Ecclesiastes 4:5

Some people say, “It is foolish to fold your hands and do nothing. If you don’t work, you will starve to death.”

Ecclesiastes 5:2

Be careful when you make promises to God. Be careful about the things you say to God. Don’t let your feelings cause you to speak too soon. God is in heaven, and you are on the earth. So you need to say only a few things to God. This saying is true:

Ecclesiastes 5:6

So don’t let your words cause you to sin. Don’t say to the priest, {\cf2\super [24]} “I didn’t mean what I said!” If you do this, then God might become angry with your words and destroy everything you have worked for.

Ecclesiastes 9:17

A few words quietly spoken by a wise man\par are much better than words shouted\par by a foolish ruler. {\cf2\super [37]} \par

Matthew 12:35

A good person has good things saved in his heart. And so he speaks the good things that come from his heart. But an evil person has evil saved in his heart. So he speaks the evil things that come from his heart.

Luke 19:22

Then the king said to the servant, ‘You bad servant! I will use your own words to condemn you. You said that I am a hard man. You said that I even take money that I didn’t earn and gather food that I didn’t grow.

Luke 4:22

All the people said good things about Jesus. They were amazed at the beautiful words Jesus spoke. The people said, “\{How can he speak like this?\} He is only Joseph’s son, isn’t he?”

Colossians 4:6

When you talk, you should always be kind and wise. Then you will be able to answer every person in the way you should.