Proverbs 10:8

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The wise accept instruction, but fools argue and bring trouble on themselves.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves to learn; whoever hates to be corrected is stupid.

James 3:13

Are there any among you who are really wise and understanding? Then you should show your wisdom by living right. You should do what is good with humility. A wise person does not boast.

Proverbs 9:9

Teach the wise, and they will become wiser. Instruct those who live right, and they will gain more knowledge.

Proverbs 1:5

Even the wise could become wiser by listening to these proverbs. They will gain understanding and learn to solve difficult problems.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

Words from the wise bring praise, but words from a fool bring destruction.

Proverbs 14:23

If you work hard, you will have plenty. If you do nothing but talk, you will not have enough.

Proverbs 14:8

Wisdom lets smart people know what they are doing, but stupid people only think they know.

Proverbs 13:3

People who are careful about what they say will save their lives, but those who speak without thinking will be destroyed.

Proverbs 12:13

The wicked are trapped by their foolish words, but good people escape from such trouble.

Proverbs 10:10

If you fail to speak the truth, trouble will follow. If you speak openly, peace will come.

Psalm 119:34

Help me understand your teachings, and I will follow them. Obeying them will be my greatest desire.

Proverbs 9:8

Don’t correct such people, or they will hate you. But correct those who are wise, and they will love you.

Proverbs 10:14

Wise people are quiet and learn new things, but fools talk and bring trouble on themselves.