Proverbs 10:8
“The wise in heart will receiue commaundements: but a prating foole shall fall.”
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Proverbs 10:8 Context
6Blessings are vpon the head of the iust: but violence couereth the mouth of the wicked. 7The memorie of the iust is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. 8The wise in heart will receiue commaundements: but a prating foole shall fall. 9He that walketh vprightly, walketh surely: but he that peruerteth his wayes, shalbe knowen. 10Hee that winketh with the eye, causeth sorrow: but a prating foole shall fall.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:8
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
- King James Version
The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The wise-hearted man will let himself be ruled, but the man whose talk is foolish will have a fall.
- Basic English Bible
The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
- Darby Bible
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
- Webster's Bible
The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
- World English Bible
The wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The wise in heart will receive commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Commentary for Proverbs 10:8
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Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 10:8
10:8 Who receive - Is ready to hear and obey the precepts of God and men. Fall - Into mischief.