Proverbs 18:7

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Fools hurt themselves when they speak. Their own words trap them.

Cross References

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 10:14

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

Psalm 140:9

My enemies are planning trouble for me. Lord, make that trouble fall on them.

Psalm 64:8

He will use their own words against them, and they will be destroyed. Then everyone who sees them will shake their heads in amazement.

Proverbs 6:2

If you do, your words will trap you.

Proverbs 10:8

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

Judges 11:35

When Jephthah saw that his daughter was the first thing to come out of his house, he tore his clothes to show his sadness. Then he said, “Oh, my daughter! You have ruined me! You have made me very sad! I made a promise to the Lord, and I cannot change it!”

Proverbs 18:8

People love to hear gossip. It is like tasty food on its way to the stomach.

Proverbs 5:22

The sins of the wicked will trap them. Those sins will be like ropes holding them back.

Proverbs 14:3

Foolish words cause you trouble; wise words protect you.

Proverbs 16:22

Good sense is a spring of fresh water to those who have it, but fools can offer only foolishness.