Ecclesiastes
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 10:12
“The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 10:12 Context
9Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby. 10If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. 11Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. 12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. 13The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his talk is mischievous madness. 14A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall be after him, who can tell him? 15The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.
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Translation Details for Ecclesiastes 10:12
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 10:12
Bible Commentary for Ecclesiastes 10:12
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 10:12
10:12 Gracious - Procure him favour with those who hear him.
The words of a wise mans mouth are gratious: but the lips of a foole will swallow vp himselfe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Words from the mouth of a wise man are gracious, while the lips of a fool consume him;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The words of a wise man's mouth are sweet to all, but the lips of a foolish man are his destruction.
- Basic English Bible
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool swallow up himself.
- Darby Bible
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
- Webster's Bible
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.
- World English Bible
Words of the mouth of the wise [are] gracious, And the lips of a fool swallow him up.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible