Proverbs 10:8

God's Word

The one who is truly wise accepts commands, but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.

Cross References

Psalm 119:34

Help me understand so that I can follow your teachings. I will guard them with all my heart.

Proverbs 1:5

a wise person will listen and continue to learn, and an understanding person will gain direction—

Proverbs 10:10

Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache. The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.

Proverbs 10:14

Those who are wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a stubborn fool invites ruin.

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves to learn, but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal.

Proverbs 12:13

An evil person is trapped by his own sinful talk, but a righteous person escapes from trouble.

Proverbs 13:3

Whoever controls his mouth protects his own life. Whoever has a big mouth comes to ruin.

Proverbs 14:23

In hard work there is always something gained, but idle talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of a sensible person guides his way of life, but the stupidity of fools misleads them.

Proverbs 9:8

Do not warn a mocker, or he will hate you. Warn a wise person, and he will love you.

Proverbs 9:9

Give ⌞advice⌟ to a wise person, and he will become even wiser. Teach a righteous person, and he will learn more.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

A wise person’s words win favors, but a fool’s lips are self-destructive.

James 3:13

Do any of you have wisdom and insight? Show this by living the right way with the humility that comes from wisdom.