Proverbs 10:8

New International Version

The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

Proverbs 9:9

Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still; teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.

Proverbs 1:5

let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance—

Ecclesiastes 10:12

Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips.

Proverbs 14:23

All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.

Proverbs 13:3

Those who guard their lips preserve their lives, but those who speak rashly will come to ruin.

Proverbs 12:13

Evildoers are trapped by their sinful talk, and so the innocent escape trouble.

Proverbs 10:10

Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

Psalm 119:34

Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law and obey it with all my heart.

Proverbs 9:8

Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you.

Proverbs 10:14

The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.