Proverbs 10:8

New Century Version

The wise do what they are told, but a talkative fool will be ruined.

Cross References

Psalm 119:34

Help me understand, so I can keep your teachings, obeying them with all my heart.

Proverbs 1:5

Wise people can also listen and learn; even they can find good advice in these words.

Proverbs 10:10

A wink may get you into trouble, and foolish talk will lead to your ruin.

Proverbs 10:14

The wise don’t tell everything they know, but the foolish talk too much and are ruined.

Proverbs 12:1

Anyone who loves learning accepts correction, but a person who hates being corrected is stupid.

Proverbs 12:13

Evil people are trapped by their evil talk, but good people stay out of trouble.

Proverbs 13:3

Those who are careful about what they say protect their lives, but whoever speaks without thinking will be ruined.

Proverbs 14:23

Those who work hard make a profit, but those who only talk will be poor.

Proverbs 14:8

A wise person will understand what to do, but a foolish person is dishonest.

Proverbs 9:8

Do not correct those who make fun of wisdom, or they will hate you. But correct the wise, and they will love you.

Proverbs 9:9

Teach the wise, and they will become even wiser; teach good people, and they will learn even more.

Ecclesiastes 10:12

The words of the wise bring them praise, but the words of a fool will destroy them.

James 3:13

Are there those among you who are truly wise and understanding? Then they should show it by living right and doing good things with a gentleness that comes from wisdom.