Proverbs 18:7

The Message

Fools are undone by their big mouths; their souls are crushed by their words.

Cross References

Psalm 140:9

These troublemakers all around me— let them drown in their own verbal poison. Let God pile hellfire on them, let him bury them alive in crevasses! These loudmouths— don’t let them be taken seriously; These savages— let the Devil hunt them down!

Proverbs 10:14

The wise accumulate knowledge—a true treasure; know-it-alls talk too much—a sheer waste.

Proverbs 10:8

A wise heart takes orders; an empty head will come unglued.

Proverbs 12:13

The gossip of bad people gets them in trouble; the conversation of good people keeps them out of it.

Proverbs 13:3

Careful words make for a careful life; careless talk may ruin everything.

Proverbs 14:3

Frivolous talk provokes a derisive smile; wise speech evokes nothing but respect.

Proverbs 16:22

True intelligence is a spring of fresh water, while fools sweat it out the hard way.

Proverbs 18:8

Listening to gossip is like eating cheap candy; do you really want junk like that in your belly?